“If you read the Bible, it will change your life.” For years, I’ve been saying that to anyone who will listen for two reasons. First, most Christians don’t read their Bibles often, or at all. Second, the Bible is the living, breathing, active word of God, and you’ve probably got one sitting on a shelf. […]
Amidst COVID-19 and the craziness that has been the year 2020, it’s hard to know what trick-or-treating will look like this weekend. But even before the global pandemic changed the way we thought about going out in public, many people had questions about Halloween, and whether or not Christians should take part in the festivities. […]
This activity will help you identify your circles of accountability, also known as our Spheres of Influence. Take note of the non-believers with whom you can build intentional relationships. Get to know them, pray for them, serve them, and find opportunities to share your grace story and the gospel. Of these relationships with non-believers, […]
This article was originally published on April 1, 2020 by Generous Church and posted here by permission. You can read the original article here. Whole-Life generosity is needed more during times of struggle than in times of surplus. Here is a list of 22 simple yet impactful ways that you can encourage people in your […]
On Thursday evening of Passion Week, Jesus shared his final meal with his disciples, a meal we now call the Lord’s Supper. In it, he calls his followers to remember his great sacrifice on the cross. The breaking of the bread and the passing of the cup symbolize the body and blood of Jesus respectively. […]
About 5 million or 3.6 percent of the US workforce work at home half of the time or more. That was until the recent COVID-19 global pandemic. Many jobs still must be performed in person, but for those jobs where it’s possible, companies and organizations across the country have advised or required their workers to […]
It’s so easy to cling to the glory days. Though this looks different for each of us, most people have a moment, an era, a season to look back on with nostalgia and longing. Athletic victories remembered by a man whose back now hurts getting up from the couch. Firm teenage skin no longer taken for […]
PRAY FOR OPEN DOORS Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word… — Colossians 4:2–3a (ESV) Open doors can’t be taken for granted. Many missionaries work in countries that are difficult to access or in areas that are […]
We believe the lists of spiritual gifts in the Bible aren’t meant to be exhaustive. However, we have compiled a list of spiritual gifts that are seen in operation at Clear Creek Community Church. Administration – working with and through followers toward achieving Biblical goals and organizational objectives. Church-planting (Also named Missionary) – the Spirit-given ability […]