The book of James is a favorite for my wife. She loves the practical applications in the book. I appreciate the contemplative approach of Job and the theological rigor of Romans, but there is something to be said about James. The book sort of preaches itself. You rarely walk away from James wondering, “now what …
I know that many churches are wrestling with the same questions we are at Malvern Hill. As a pandemic continues to rage, we have to make decisions about how we will move forward with corporate worship. At Malvern Hill, we have been blessed to be able to be outdoors for worship since Easter while maintaining …
You can have a better marriage today with just a little effort. Stop putting it off until tomorrow. On this episode of the podcast, consider these 5 easy steps to improve your marriage now. Subscribe to The Ordinary Christian Podcast
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, churches all over the U. S. are beginning to return to worship inside their facilities. As they do, each church is forced to wrestle with the realties that being indoors creates a degree of risk for the church body. We are doing that here at Malvern Hill, …
The best moment of a wedding is the instant the bride enters the worship space. But, my favorite sight is the groom’s face as his bride walks down the aisle. She is smiling, radiant, and relaxed. He is almost always crying (I don’t judge, because I cried like a baby when I laid eyes on …
D. J. Horton is senior pastor at The Church At The Mill in Spartanburg, SC. He is married to Laurel with six children. D. J. Helps us understand how to practice discipleship in our homes and how to make time to grow in Christ. Along the way we hear about a monster deer, the pursuit of turkeys, and practical tips for leading your kids toward Christ. You can learn more about D. J. at Living Worthy Ministries.
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This morning, I sat on my porch before there was enough daylight to read my Bible. It is unseasonably cool. 65 degrees and breezy. There, I sat with my coffee and my dog enjoying the beauty of creation. The birds sang. The dog ran. The porch lights behind me flickered just a bit. Then, I …
Watching or reading news is hard these days. This morning my personal prayer time and journaling revolved around the depressing news cycle in our country. We are angry, bitter, divided, and sad. All at at the same time. And, on top of all of that, there is still a COVID-19 pandemic that we are told …
How can you grow as a Christian? After 25 years of strength training, I’ve learned that the recipe for growth is almost the same in every area of life. To get physically stronger you need 3 basic ingredients: 1. Nutrition 2. Time Under Tension 3. Rest. The same is true in your spiritual life. To grow as a Christian you need 1. Spiritual Nutrition 2. Time Under Tension 3. Sabbath Rest.
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The opinions about what a church should do and how a church should navigate the COVID-19 crisis are as numerous as the people who attend church. They include, “Let’s start back to worship at 100% capacity today,” “We should proceed with caution,” and “We should not attempt to gather indoors for worship until there is …