“Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever.” Psalm 113:2 (NLT)
Recently, I read this verse in my quiet time and one word stuck out to me more than any other. The word now.
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“However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” — Luke 10:19-20 (NIV)
This past year has been extremely challenging for most of us. We’ve struggled with hard things and suffered in many ways. We’ve needed encouragement. I’d like to remind you that if you are a Christian, you do have that encouragement — a reason to rejoice. You are going to heaven. Furthermore, He wants us to reach out to others with the Gospel. Consequently, you’ll be glad to hear that over the past few weeks, several people have gotten saved through the ministry of our church!
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“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” — 1 Peter 1:6
The message Pastor Bill gave from our First Peter Series, Hope in Suffering, was a very timely reminder. A reminder that we will experience hardships in this life. But, as Peter challenged us, we need to look to the wonderful joy we have waiting ahead for us in heaven.
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“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!” — Psalm 139:7-8
Years ago, I worked in an underground mine. When we were done with the job each day, my co-workers took the buggy (side by side) up to the surface and unloaded some of our tools — they needed to make room for me. So, for about half an hour, I was alone (with nearly a mile of earth above me).
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“Happy New Year!” has never sounded so good before and Old Man 2020 leaving us seems like it couldn’t come fast enough. Most of us are happy to drop 2020 into the dumpster of experience; we eagerly anticipate the promise of something better in 2021.
Usually, I’m not one to make resolutions. I can have fear of failure. However, I am so excited about the idea of a fresh start this year, that I’m at least going to put some goals in place and I encourage you to do the same. Here is a great goal given by the Apostle Paul:
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“The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.” — Nahum 1:7
We have heard it over and over and over again: “What a year 2020 has been!” This is definitely true. Many of us have lived through circumstances we never could have predicted — and all in one year. In Utah, we have seen earthquakes, hurricane level winds, closed businesses, schools and churches. Because of the Coronavirus, many have experienced deep loss.
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My wife and I have recently had a number of conversations with people who hold different opinions than ours. These discussions have been equal parts challenging, encouraging and a little perplexing.
Consequently, I have come to realize that it can be too easy to make assumptions from afar. I’ve found that most of us have been presuming what others are thinking or believing (many times based on narratives of the world) rather than respectfully asking questions and seeking to understand the other side. I have also come to realize that our enemy (the devil) loves to make us believe we are the minority and everyone else is against us.
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There has been a suicide prevention campaign happening in our city recently. One billboard in particular caught my attention. It shows a group of people gathered in a circle, holding hands. The caption reads, “This is suicide prevention.” Our secular world knows something that God’s Word has been communicating for millennia. Over the last eight months, we have all seen the discouraging statistics on mental health, substance abuse, relational challenges, etc.
God’s Word clearly communicates it is essential for people to be in regular fellowship with others for their mental, emotional and spiritual health.
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Hi, Rock Church Family!
As you know, life is changing constantly in our world right now — and that includes everything here at The Rock Church! This is our update to you on some decisions and changes that will be taking place at our weekend services.
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Hello, Rock Church Family! We’re so excited to welcome you (and your children) back into our (limited) Children’s Ministry classes starting THIS weekend. We’ve missed you!
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