Christ Church Stories

How Does the Enemy Attack Us?
Bro. Chris Carter Bro. Chris Carter

How Does the Enemy Attack Us?

Through the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, Jesus warns us the Enemy is sowing deceptions in Christ’s world. In this blog, we look at nine ways the Enemy attacks and combat them with Scripture for how you can be prepared.

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How To Find Hope in the New Year
Rev. Jacky Gatliff Rev. Jacky Gatliff

How To Find Hope in the New Year

Is there hope to be found in a new year? We enter 2024 filled with hope, but the unpredictability of life can reveal it’s just another year. Through the biblical accounts of Simeon and Anna’s recognition of the Messiah, we, too, can find the hope and change of God’s love and grace in the new year.

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How to Discover Awe Through the Christmas Story
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How to Discover Awe Through the Christmas Story

Awaken your heart from indifference and discover the awe of God through the Christmas story. This blog examines why God chose to announce the shepherds for the angels to proclaim Christ’s birth and how we can identify with them to find satisfaction in God.

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How to Hear God Amid Divine Interruptions
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How to Hear God Amid Divine Interruptions

Our relationship with God should never be transactional. From the story of Mary and Joseph, we can see the patterns of God amid divine interruptions. We can learn from their example how to posture our hearts to hear God’s will for our lives.

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Wesley, Wrath, & the Revival That Changed a Nation
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Wesley, Wrath, & the Revival That Changed a Nation

While the call for revival in North America is strong today, we can draw parallels between the current state of society and 18th-century England, which experienced a significant transformation through the Wesleyan revival. This blog emphasizes the importance of considering the concept of God's wrath, even in the 21st century as that’s an unpopular concept.

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How Is Jesus our Wonderful Counselor?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How Is Jesus our Wonderful Counselor?

Why was Jesus called our “Wonderful Counselor?” How does He provide counsel around our deepest hurts? In this blog, we explore the transformative power of Christ’s counsel and how it’s available to you.

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Why is Jesus Our Savior?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Why is Jesus Our Savior?

Why is Jesus the Savior in Christianity? As we understand the depth of God’s love and Jesus’ sacrifices, the essence of salvation gives us a deeper appreciation for the significance Christmas story.

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The Story of a Marriage
Rev. Jacky Gatliff Rev. Jacky Gatliff

The Story of a Marriage

Click here to read how God worked through one seemingly great marriage to bring the couple closer to God and each other than ever before.

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