This post is inspired by a recent sermon: "Hasn't science disproved Christianity?" I’ll never forget sitting in my 8th grade science class and encountering the theory of evolution for the first time. I was a church kid in public school. And for the first time in my life, one of my teachers was telling me… Continue reading Faith, Science, and a Young Christian Struggling with Doubt
On Sunday I preached a sermon on the Bible. That might sound strange. Every sermon is (or should be) from the Bible. But you've got to follow the prepositions carefully here. Sunday's sermon was on the Bible. As we kicked off a new series called "Uncertain" looking at the most common questions and objections to… Continue reading Why you should trust the Bible
Inspired by Charles Spurgeon At the start of a new year, it’s easy to think about goals, habits, and plans. But before we look forward, it’s wise to look inward. Below you will find 15 questions inspired by a sermon one of my favorite pastors, the legendary Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, delivered to his… Continue reading 15 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Year (for 2026)
Yesterday, I heard an exceptional sermon on John 15 from a master preacher. Our church is incredibly blessed to have Dr. Rick Byrd as our Pastor Emeritus. Yesterday, Dr. Byrd opened God’s Word for us, and the truths he shared landed on my heart in a way that was both beautiful and arresting. As I’ve… Continue reading Can you prove you follow Jesus?
One of the best things about being a follower of Jesus is the daily reminder that his mercies are new every morning (Lam. 3:22–23). That’s part of what makes the New Year so special too. As we enter 2026, I want to encourage you to remember—remember that Jesus is ready for you. This is the… Continue reading Jesus and the New Year
struggling and striving to follow Jesus
Joshua Wester 