In recent weeks at IBC, we’ve been discussing the importance of wrestling with our own personal past—our life story—to better understand our present and God’s intentions for our future. This is a vitally important part of our ongoing spiritual growth and development. God has made us who we are through the formative experiences and relationships of our lives: though our heritage, our heroes, our high points, and our hard times.
Read MoreI’ve just returned from my fourth expedition to “The Land”, God’s land, Israel. And once again, my answer to the inevitable question “What was your favorite place to visit?” is The Galilee.
Did you know you aren’t enough? I know, that’s a harsh way to start off your Wednesday, but, it’s true, you aren’t enough. I am not enough. We are not enough. But, there is some good news.
If you’ve been around IBC for more than about two minutes, you’ve probably heard that our mission is (say it with me now) to grow in Christ, connect in community and join the mission!
In this Easter season, there’s a particular word you’re going to hear over and again. The word is emblazoned on all the creative work we’re producing these days.
Are you looking for a safe place to ask tough questions? You’ve heard the line, “There’s no such thing as a bad question.” Some people don’t always mean it when they say it. But we do!
There is something unifying about death — it is the one enemy we all share. It’s final and irreversible. It’s universal: everybody dies.