Christ Church Stories

The Cost of Discipleship: Loving Jesus Above Comfort
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Cost of Discipleship: Loving Jesus Above Comfort

The Christian life isn't defined by avoiding suffering but by loving Jesus enough that no sacrifice compares to knowing Him. When Christ becomes our first love, faithfulness becomes more valuable than comfort, and His glory shines even through our weakness.

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Living as Rivers, Not Reservoirs
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Living as Rivers, Not Reservoirs

What if generosity is about far more than money? Every seed we sow, through our resources, prayers, service, and faithfulness, becomes part of God's greater work in the world. The harvest may not always be immediate, but God delights in using ordinary acts of generosity to transform lives, strengthen His Church, and bring glory to His name.

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What Makes Someone a Blessing?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

What Makes Someone a Blessing?

What if the most important thing said about your life wasn't what you accomplished, but who you encouraged? Hidden in Paul's travel plans is a portrait of ordinary believers whose integrity, compassion, and faithfulness made an extraordinary impact on the people around them.

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