Author Archives: Pastor Rory Martin

Life can be fearful at times. How we handle the unknown and possible risks says a lot about the condition of our faith. Fear can drive us to prioritize risk assessment and obsess over financial security and physical health. Earlier … Read More

We live in a world that is searching for hope. Like Jairus and the hemorrhaging woman in the gospels, people feel hopeless and discouraged by life’s difficulties. Sickness, death, broken relationships, and sin sap our optimism and cause us to … Read More

We are fearful people. I am reminded of this on a daily basis. As a dad, it is fairly easy to calm the fears of our children, especially when it includes monsters in the basement or dragons in the laundry … Read More

We take God’s Word for granted because we read and hear it so much. This often leads to underestimating the significance of different responses to Scripture. But every time someone proclaims God’s Word, people have the opportunity to receive it … Read More

Why do we find it hard to forgive? Depending on the offense, the frequency, the person, and the depth of hurt caused to you, forgiving someone may be one of the most difficult things you ever do. But why is … Read More