Thoughts from our worship and media pastor Bryan Hunt.
Last Sunday we had our first Godsong. It was a joy leading musician-worshippers from the ages of 8 to 45 and learning together how to worship the Father. Godsong’s purpose is to identify and train musicians and worship leaders in the church. To equip these musicians to lead by the Spirit, under the word, and for the … Read moreGodsong: Why We Worship
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the … Read moreFearfully and Wonderfully Made
Listen to “Adore Him” Here is a new song for Christmas. Gather round the baby in the manger this Christmas and adore him with the oxen, and the camels and the hosts of heaven. For He is the promised King and He alone is worthy.
“He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.” Rev 22:20-21 My wife and I have been playing the waiting game for the last few weeks. My wife Emily is 38 1/2 weeks pregnant. She is considered full … Read moreComing Soon
I was standing in a field of white. Snow covered the ground, darkened the sky, burned my eyes. The blizzard veiled everything as a dark white scarf. I had lost my bearings. There were no visible landmarks. I couldn’t see a foot in front of my face. Disoriented, I stumbled around in circles looking for … Read moreThrough A Glass, Darkly
I read a disheartening, yet challenging CNN article a few days ago. As all articles in the American media for the last few months, it was about the presidential election. It was entitled, “Do you believe in a red state Jesus or a blue state Jesus?“. Its main premise was that in Christianity, liberals and conservatives choose to … Read moreJesus Does Not Have A Multiple-Personality Disorder
“In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.” Psalm 57:1 Emily and I took refuge within our home on Monday night as the storm beat rain and debris against the walls of our house. The wind whistled in the windows. We could hear the low roar of … Read moreWhen the Hurricane Comes
“Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.”1 Timothy 6:6-7 A few days ago, Emily and I read through 1 Timothy chapter 6 in our weekly devotions. It taught me to be content. It dared me to trust. I think the … Read moreYou Can’t Take It With You
“A Christian is a walking sermon. They preach far more than a minister does, for they preach all week long.” ~ J.C. Ryle We all witnessed an extraordinary sermon yesterday. It wasn’t preached from a pulpit. It was preached from a hospital bed. Joe and Blair’s story has spoken more clearly than any orator. It has shown … Read moreFrom A Hospital Bed
I have spent the last few weeks preparing our unborn son’s new room. I have repaired and painted the walls. Put together the furniture. Scrubbed the baseboards and floor. Planned out the decor. I have been preparing a place for our child. I am reminded of John 14:1-3 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe … Read moreA Prepared Room