8 Principles That Help Me Live Out My Faith at Work
Matt Williams is a husband and father to two girls. He attended Appalachian State University and is currently a practice manager for an ophthalmology practice. He is from Wake Forest, NC, and currently attends Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as a trustee at North Wake. Click HERE to read this article written by Matt Williams.
Let Us Come to the Table
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” Psalm 95:6-8a When I first came to salvation as a young teenager, I attended a small baptist church in a small town in Georgia. In traditional fashion for this church, communion was taken once a quarter. So every three months, two trays were passed down the row. We would take the drink and the
Having a Plan for Spiritually Productive Conversations
Article by Parks Edwards, a NWer studying at SEBTS. The Biblical Basis for a Plan Conversations are perhaps the central way in which we encounter others on a daily basis. Because of this, how we conduct our conversations and the subject matter they contain can both be powerful avenues for the gospel. There are two passages in Scripture that specifically bring this idea out and help us to think about the opportunity that we have to be Christ’s ambassadors in conversations with others. As Peter writes to suffering Christians, he encourages and exhorts them to recognize they are blessed by
How to Pray for Small Group Leaders
Sunday: That they would be conformed to the image of Christ and be visible examples to their members. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. ~Romans 8:29 Monday: That they would have wisdom and courage to lead everyone in their small group to work together, reach neighbors with the gospel, praying together for boldness and open doors. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to
Is He Worthy?
Easter Sunday we closed the service with the amazing song by Andrew Peterson, "Is He Worthy." Here’s the video of Andrew Peterson singing that song. Take a deep breath, sit back and worship! Is He Worthy? Larry
Getting Back Into 1 Peter
After our break for Lent, we’ll be returning to 1 Peter this Sunday, April 28th, as Noah Joyner leads us in 1 Peter 3.8-12. To reconnect with Peter this week, read a little bit of 1 Peter each day to be reminded of what God has been teaching us through this challenging epistle. Here’s a suggested reading plan for the week: Monday - 1.1-12 Tuesday - 1.13-2.3 Wednesday - 2.4-12 Thursday - 2.13-17 Friday - 2.18-25 Saturday - 3.1-7 "you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles" (2
Holy Week Daily Devotionals
As we enter the last week of the season of Lent, I hope you will take a little extra time to reflect on the love of God for you in Christ as we follow in His steps each day of this last week leading up to the cross. To help you in that, here are some options for daily devotionals for this last week (from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday). Enjoy! Pastor Larry Holy Week Scripture Readings — This devotional gathers the relevant scriptures from each day of the week - guiding you to follow Jesus through the gospel accounts.
The Covenant Prayer
I mentioned this prayer by John Wesley in Sunday’s Sermon (4/7/19) as a way to pray towards a cross-bearing life. Use it as a way to deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow the crucified Christ! “I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me
The Secret-Keeping Sisterhood
Here is an important perspective by NWer AD Miles. AD serves in our Student Ministry leading our 11th grade girls D-Group. She’s married to Scott and has 2 teenage sons, Zac & Jake. AD is Assistant Professor of English and Linguistics at the College of Southeastern. http://intersectproject.org/faith-and-culture/abuse-me-too-confessions-middle-aged-baptist-woman/ Thanks! Larry
Men’s and Women’s Roles (1 Peter 3:1-7)
As a follow-up from the message on 1 Peter 3.1-7 (on March 3, 2019), here are some helpful links from Mindy Williams, who leads our Women’s Ministry Team, that explore further the idea of men’s and women’s roles. Thanks! Larry It’s Submission Not Subjection by Tim Challies Confessions of a Reluctant Complementarian by Rebecca McLaughlin Leading and Submitting Like Jesus by Erik Raymond What Biblical Submission Does and Does Not Mean by Justin Taylor/John Piper I Need a Woman Who Can Mulch (A sweet picture of marriage) by Dustin Coleman Sexual Abuse in Marriage by Darby Strickland Parts 1, 2,
