If there was only one tool I could put in your hands to help you follow Jesus better, it would be a solid study Bible. When we take folks who are new to our church through Starting Point (which is the first meaningful opportunity to learn more about our church and get connected beyond merely… Continue reading 3 Study Bibles to consider (and why you should own one)
This is Part 1 of a series. Read Part 2. So much of my ministry is based on my belief that the average Christian walks around confused most of the time. They're not confused because they're dumb. They're confused because following Jesus seems so complicated. It's not that they're not trying to follow Jesus. They… Continue reading Why are so many Christians confused about following Jesus? (Pt.1)
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to worship alongside my church family and sit under the teaching of the Word. Pastor Dennis, the Executive Pastor at Cornerstone, preached from John 8 on the second of Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the Gospel of John. In his sermon, Pastor Dennis included a quote from C.S. Lewis—one… Continue reading Seeing by the Light of Christ
Back in August (2024), I shared this brief prayer with our church family: My prayer for Cornerstone is that we will rediscover our passion for Jesus, so that we can't help but live our lives to know him and make him known. That's a lofty goal. To know Jesus and make him known has been… Continue reading My Prayer for Our Church
This Sunday I preached from Hebrews 12:1-3. I'll never forget hearing Pastor Matt Chandler tell a story once of preaching on these verses early in his ministry career. He said he delivered a passionate and challenging sermon that connected well with his audience. But afterward a godly, older saint gently approached him and asked if… Continue reading Why you should read Christian biographies (and 21 you should consider)
Joshua Wester 