New Songs and Mrs. Lu’s Amazing Spring Rolls
When I was a teenager in California, the Lu family moved in with us for a time. They were recent immigrants from Vietnam and when they moved in, the mom…
What Can an Older Person Do for God?
Last Sunday was my birthday and my friend greeted me with these two words, “Old age.” Ouch! But he’s a faithful friend and what he said next was strengthening, because…
2020 and the Kingdom of God – Part 2
Last week I introduced our upcoming joint sermon series, Kingdom Citizens (September 13-October 18) with Sojourn, and sought to explain why understanding our place in the kingdom of God is…
2020 and the Kingdom of God
This fall we plan to do a six-part sermon series called Kingdom Citizens. We believe that in our present circumstances following Jesus requires that we deepen our understanding of how…
How Can We See Our Family During a Pandemic?
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all…
Tribute to J.I. Packer
The Millenium Falcon, the iconic spacecraft of the Star Wars movies, reminds me of books. Both are transports able to deliver passengers in light speed from one place to another.…
Is There Mercy in Our Mission?
What is the place of deeds of mercy in our lives as Christians and as a church? How should we think about caring for the poor and needy? Or seeking…
Reopening: Can We Pass This Test?
It’s been 11 Sundays since we’ve been together for worship, or anything else for that matter. God has been with us and helped us during these strange times. He is…
Biographies of Women Who’ve Honored Christ
Last Sunday, Mother’s Day, the sermon from Romans 16:1-5 focused on Phoebe and Priscilla, two women who honored the Lord. All of us, men and women, need stories of faith…
Virtual Sacraments?
This coming Sunday, May 3, we will receive the Lord’s Supper as part of our live-streamed worship service. Why is RGC going online with the Lord’s Supper? In this post…