Author Archives: Pastor Rory Martin

I regularly wrestle with the concept of repentance as a sinner saved by grace. Yes, I know what it is. I’m aware of the emphasis placed on it by Scripture (Lk 5:32, 13:3, 24:47). I recognize its importance in the … Read More

It’s not hard to find Jesus amazing. He turned water into wine, fed five thousand with a boy’s lunch, and calmed the sea. At His birth, the angels sang; at His death, the earth quaked; and then He rose from … Read More

Light is essential to our lives. With it, we feel safe and secure. When Simeon saw Jesus, he recognized that Jesus shared this essential nature. Jesus illumined God’s salvation to Simeon. He was also the light of revelation to the … Read More

A Savior has been born! Luke’s account of Christ’s birth in chapter two is one of the most, if not the most familiar narrative in the Bible. We love reading this Christmas story every year. But as we encounter the … Read More

There are times we struggle to believe or accept God’s plans for our lives. We look at our circumstances and abilities, or the lack thereof, and we wonder how and when God will use us. Perhaps you even feel forgotten … Read More

It never ceases to amaze me why God would choose to show favor to fallen humanity. To show favor assumes the idea that God knows us—He intentionally and purposefully sees you and knows everything about you, from your greatest flaw … Read More