Posts by Kyle Hall
Evangelistic Prayer
When we think about sharing the Gospel with others, how should we pray? There are probably more elements to pray about than we can consider, but I want to give you a few suggestions about some prayer requests we can put at the forefront of our evangelistic prayers. As you read through these ideas, I encourage you to stop and pray. First, we each ought to pray that we have compassion for the lost. I know that one of the…
Boldness In Jesus
When you think of World War II, you probably don’t imagine men fighting with swords and bows, but for one British soldier named “Mad Jack” Churchill, fighting this way in the war was ordinary. Mad Jack was known for both his bravery and eccentric tendencies. During the war, he fought in France and then led British commando units into battle in Norway, Sicily, and other Adriatic Islands. While attacking a German fortification in France, Mad Jack is said to have…
Why Does A Healthy Christian Give?
We believe healthy Christians give generously to see the Kingdom of God advance, not only through their local church but through the Church around the world. But why is regular joyful financial giving a sign of spiritual health in us? Why is stinginess and lack of giving a sign of spiritual decay within us? First, giving helps us remember that we belong to God. If God created us, called us to salvation, sacrificed Jesus for us, and continues to perfect…
From the Served to the Server
“I’m hungry, can’t you make me some food?!” If you’re a parent, you’ve likely heard your children squawk this line hundreds of times. You’ve probably heard it at all hours of the day, especially 30 minutes after you’ve just finished eating dinner. As young children, we naturally desire and have a great need to be served and cared for by our parents. Then, as we grow and mature into adulthood, our need to have caretakers dissipates. Rather than relying on someone else to…
Self-Denial through Rest
If you are like a lot of us, the last few months have not been restful. While life hasn’t always been busy in the physical sense, it feels like life has been much busier than usual in the mental sense. This can bring mental fatigue and emotional struggle. What does a mature Christian response to fatigue look like? To rest. We all need rest, and it is good, okay, and spiritual to rest. We have to trust in God that…
A Link in the Chain
When Jesus issued to us the call to make disciples, it was not just an individual, but also a corporate call. As part of the same universal church and even the same local church, God has given us the privilege to work in close connection with one another in our disciple making. By God’s grace, we can accomplish so much more working together than we ever could apart. We each have a unique role to play in helping each other (and…
Even A Child Can Share
Recently, as part of our “Light Of The World” campaign, we had a Gospel presentation from Ty Hall, a child within our church. May you be encouraged by hearing a little bit of that story. Q: Who did you tell about Jesus? A: My friend named Alex. Q: What were you doing that gave you the chance to talk about Jesus? A: We were talking about all the things that live in the desert. Q: What did you tell him…
Community in an Age of Isolation
Individualism is all around us. As Americans, it’s part of the air we breathe. This rugged individualism can be great in certain areas, but it also comes with drawbacks. Thinking we can do life without the help of others, we are lonely and isolated. We rob ourselves of the natural need for community God planted within us. Sadly, new technology and social media often seem to deepen the loneliness and isolation. The ancient Scriptural truth that it is not good for man to be alone…
Give Me Peoria, Or I Die
In the mid 1500’s, a pastor by the name of John Knox was working tirelessly to further the spread of the gospel in Scotland. His passion for seeing others saved was so strong that he once famously prayed “Give me Scotland, or I die.” This wasn’t meant as an arrogant demand on God but rather the passionate prayer of a man who valued Jesus above even his physical life. Through the providence of God and after many years of prayer…