As many of you know, in February several Southern Baptist churches and church leaders were accused of sexual misconduct and abuse. The elders of NW believe such past behavior is unacceptable and should not be hidden or covered up. We also believe that the victims of such abuse need to be heard and cared for. Thankfully, several key Southern Baptist leaders have spoken out and are calling for transparency and change. Below are links to comments by Al Mohler, Russ Moore, and J.D. Greear (the current SBC president). The last link gives practical advice for how victims of abuse can
24 Things Love Is and Does
Happy Valentines Day Church! Today is a day that many of us will offer cards, flowers, chocolates or a host of other possible gifts to the ladies in our lives. This is a good reminder for us husbands and dads that it is good to treasure and acknowledge the precious gift that our wives and daughters are to us. As a Counselor, I unfortunately see dads and husbands choosing to love themselves more than their families which makes Valentines Day a good time for us to take a step back and consider the ways we display love to them on
Letting Your Light Shine, in Wake Forest
On Sunday, February 3, Noah Joyner preached to us on 1 Peter 2:11-12: Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Noah pointed out that to follow this passage, each one of us must (a) have good deeds, and (b) they must be visible. Click HERE for the live stream of this Sunday. Those good deeds
Here are resource recommendations for reading on heaven from one of our elder, Stu Bulman. Stu is leading our 10:45 class on “the Hope of Heaven" on Sunday mornings. Randy Alcorn “Heaven” While this book has been on my shelf for 6 years, early last year I picked up this book to learn more about our eternal destiny. I was so surprised, challenged and deeply encouraged by what I read that it became my focused study for the year. This book challenged some of my long-held assumptions about heaven and made me hungry for more! Scripture instructs us to set
Where the Gospel Meets our Worldview
NorthWake elder, George Robinson, elaborates on how the full gospel story speaks into any worldview: https://vimeo.com/72424140
An Edible Parable at Communion
For a season here at North Wake Church, we’ll be using unleavened bread for Communion. This is a brief explanation of the purpose. In the last days of Jesus's life before crucifixion, he and his disciples observed Passover meal. But if we go back over thousand years before that, God started Passover started long before, when God rescued the Israelites from Egypt. Passover was a festival, with a meal, where God set the original menu. Exodus 12:3, 7, 8: [God said] Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a
Names of God
In Sunday’s message, Jan 6, 2019, I referred to this list of God’s names I use in my devotions most days. names of god Here is the link to the great video of “That’s My King!” That we showed! https://vimeo.com/51683316 Godspeed!
A Prayer For the New Year
As you begin this new year, here is a simple prayer to help you lean on God - all-wise, all-loving and changeless in these things. Grant, O Lord, that as the years change, I may find rest in Your eternal changelessness. May I meet this new year bravely, secure in the faith that, while we come and go, and life changes around us, You are always the same, guiding us with Your wisdom, and protecting us with Your love. Amen. —William Temple (1881–1944) Happy new year !
A Five-Fold Framework to Focus on Christ in the New Year
Ushering in a new year grants families the opportunity to delight in all God has done and gaze forward at the refining yet to happen. As you look toward a new year, consider as a family using the following framework provided by the collection of Puritan prayers and devotions titled Valley of Vision. https://ncbaptist.org/a-five-fold-framework-to-focus-on-christ-in-the-new-year/
Why Demons Wish You a Merry Christmas!
After looking at the very real Spiritual warfare surrounding the incarnation in Rev. 12 this past Sunday (12/30/18), I thought this insightful piece by Greg Morse might be a good complement to our reflections. It’s written in the style of C. S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, with a senior tempter (demon) advising a protege on matters of Christmas. Enjoy! Larry https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-dark-side-of-christmas
