ARTICLES
God’s Grading Scale
God doesn’t grade on the curve based upon our behavior, but on whether or not we believe in Christ as Savior.
Hide In God—Not From God
Many people operate under this childish delusion in relationship to God—If I can’t see Him, then He can’t see me. God’s word disagrees.
Thirst Quencher
“Thirst” describes awareness of our spiritual need for relationship with God that is unmet because of our rebellion against Him.
Kindness, Not Cruelty
God’s kindness to forgive us through Christ stimulates our kindness towards others out of loving devotion—not legalistic duty.
Believe and Live
I accept not only Jesus’ claim to be God, but also His assertion that, “I am the way and the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but through Me.” That’s a startling and liberating claim.
Have Mercy
The natural inclination to do harm to those who’ve insulted or injured us comes easily, but it runs counter to the Spirit-led response of extending mercy.
Looking Good, Losing Big
We can be religious without being righteous, but not righteous without doing what is right.
Elder’s Report for 2023
“Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 3:18
Pastor Steve’s Annual Report for 2023
God went ahead of us in 2022. Through the unforeseen personal and ministry challenges and joys of the past year, He has been with us, not failed us, nor forsaken us.
Resolutions Without Regret
More than ever our world needs people who know, show, and share God’s truth.
Timing is Everything
Deliverance from God’s wrath resulting in our adoption into God’s family is made possible through Christ’s birth and made personal through our faith.
Turn Up the Heat
God mercifully invites all who’ve rejected and replaced God, the spiritually cold, to turn up the heat.
Victory in Jesus
Present and permanent victory comes only in relationship with God through faith in Jesus. Are you on the winning team?
A Father’s Love
Within a span of three months this summer, I walked both of our daughters down the aisle and placed their hands into those of the man each one married. My experience has given me a fresh glimpse into our Heavenly Father’s love for humanity…
Where Is Your Gaze?
Where do you fix your gaze? Worship of our Creator should be obvious and intentional. We glorify God when we make Him look good, and all we really need to do to make God look good is to show the world who He really is.
Thanks, Dad
Our heavenly Father doesn’t guarantee our protection from any or all of life’s disasters, diseases, or disappointments, but He profoundly loves us.
Proposing the Vision, Value, and Validity of a Full-Time Youth Ministry Leader
Creekside’s mission, “Leading people everywhere to a devoted relationship with Jesus Christ,” must include reaching the younger generation in our church and communities with the Gospel and discipling them as future disciple-makers.
Run Away and Run After
God’s children should run away from the “love of money” which causes pain (1 Timothy 6:10) and run after what is spiritually profitable—“righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.”