“Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and […] The post Lost-ness appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

Working long hours and being extraordinarily busy has become a badge of honor in our society. The idea that success and fulfillment in life have a direct correlation to the time we invest in our labor permeates our culture. Of course a key reason for this thinking is due to […] The post Beyond Burnout: Experiencing God’s Peace and Provision appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. – James 1:2-4 James has always been one of […] The post Count It All Joy appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

God is Creator and Lord of all the earth. He is King of glory and King of kings. He is the Ancient of Days, the Self-existent one. He is Almighty, He is holy, He is mighty and He is great. And yet, He put on flesh and became Emmanuel, God […] The post Faith Can Be Hard appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

All organisms have a genetic code. This genetic code is referred to as DNA. It is DNA that gives each organism a specific expression. The New Testament makes it clear that the church is a living organism. Consider a few of the terms that are used to describe it: a […] The post The Church’s DNA appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily. – Acts 16:5 Yellowstone is my favorite place. There are so many great things about it. One of the things it is most known for is its geysers, especially Old Faithful. The first time I saw […] The post How To Strengthen Your Faith appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet upon a rock and gave me a firm.place to stand. He put a new song on my mouth, […] The post Mud Season – Don’t Get Stuck! appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He […] The post An Easter Revolution appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

Water is life. As I sat in my hospital room, ill from dehydration, I was reminded of this simple fact. We are living beings as fragile as the grass drawn together by needs, both simple and profound: food, air, sunlight, water and hope.  Flowing water cheers the heart. Sitting by […] The post Water Is Life appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more

“And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” But he did not answer […] The post Are you offended by what you hear? appeared first on Center Barnstead Christian Church ..read more