“God gifts us with crosses so that we don’t become spoiled children, but rather are trained and disciplined in the way of Jesus.  And so, the fact that crossbearing is part and parcel of being a Christian should not be repulsive to us.  We should welcome it, as hard as that is to do.  We are pilgrims here.  God doesn’t want us to put our tent stakes into earth’s soil too deeply.  If we carry our crosses after Jesus, engage in Christian ministry, and testify openly against sin, you can be sure that we will face numerous crosses.  You can’t stand up for the name of Jesus and not bear the cross of Jesus.  If our lives are spent for the cross of Christ, our lives will encounter that cross.” –Walking As He Walked by Joel Beeke, Reformation Heritage Books, page 18.

“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example to follow in His steps…” I Peter 2:21

Greetings!

Please plan to attend the joint service this Sunday evening in Natomas.  This is a wonderful opportunity for us to fellowship with like-minded brothers and sisters.  The service begins at 6 PM.  Maps to the church are available in the foyer.

For God’s glory,

Pastor Rod

Greetings!

I’ve been seeing so many summer reading lists lately that I thought I should put one together for myself.  It is a great way to establish accountability for making sure that I am reading over the summer.  I also thought it would be fun if you read one (or all) of these books at the same time and we can discuss them.  So, here’s my list:

The Cross He Bore by Frederick Leahy (100 pages)

The Gospel and Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever (119 pages)

J. Gresham Machen: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought by Stephen Nichols (242 pages)

The Faithful Preacher by Thabiti Anyabwile (181 pages)

When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey (183 pages)

Ready, set…read!

Soli Deo Gloria!

Pastor Rod

Hello all!

Welcome to the Pastor’s blog where I hope to provide encouragement and exhortation to any who may come across this blog.  I will also use this blog as a means to provide information on upcoming events in the church.  Stay tuned!

Richest blessings in Christ!

Pastor Rod