Beaverton Grace Bible Church

Why Are So Many Christians Unhappy?

The only way to have joy is to say a full “Yes” to God. Which means saying “No” to the world.

How Pastors Accidentally Ruin Their Church

It wasn’t on purpose. They never meant any harm to come. But they sat and watched as the church they loved crumbled.

What the New Pope Means for Evangelicals

Insightful article from Relevant Magazine, “What the New Pope Means for Evangelicals”. This is especially good news for those of us who live and pastor in the northeast of the USA, wher…

God doesn't want you to be happy

Yes, really. I said it. Although to be clear, I didn't say, "God wants you to be unhappy." There's a difference. But your happiness is not on His todo lis

What Broccoli and the Bible Have in Common

A friend asked me the other day how I manage to read my Bible every day. She said she has a hard time getting into it or understanding it. How do you “fall

What God Does When We Strip the Facade

I remember a time when my marriage was falling apart, and I felt desperately alone and afraid. Despite the situation, I could not bear to tell anyone about

How to Parent Your Children into Adulthood

We want to start off with the disclaimer that we’re still learning how to parent our adult children, so we’re not claiming that we’ve got it all figured ou

What Does Easter Mean to You?

Something about Easter makes it easy to mark the years. When you’re a kid it’s annual photos posed next to a basket that’s overflowing with neon grass and

What I Wish I Knew in My 20s

“In your 30s you’ll be tested on the commitments you made in your 20s.” – Gene Edwards, The Inward Journey This quote stuck in my head ever since I read it

Knowing and Loving the Father

One of the principle keys to knowing and loving our heavenly Father is through prayer.

The Bible Is Better Than Basic—How to Read the Bible

Many of us have fallen into the belief that the Bible is basically a big book of rules, morality tales and inspirational sayings. But knowing what the Bible really is will answer the question of how to read the Bible.

If the Bible Is Enough, Why Is It Good to Retell Bible Stories?

God, throughout history, has always given not only his word to people but also has given qualified men who might teach others.

How to Read the Bible with Curiosity

Out of all the tools we have for studying Scripture, one is often missing.

Examples of Mental Anguish and Depression in the Bible

If you are reading this while depressed, don’t believe the lie that you are alone, or that God doesn’t understand how you are feeling.

How to Waste Your Bible

Alan Hirsch offers a powerful challenge to pastors and leaders to remember what church is all about.

A Deeper Look at What the Bible Says about the Bible

All sorts of people have said all sorts of things about the Bible. But what does Scripture say about itself? Take a look at what the Bible says about the Bible.

What Part of the Bible Are You Ignoring?

We have so many rationalizations and excuses for overlooking and ignoring commands from God's word.

Are you Worrying or Rejoicing?

What Does the Bible Teach about...?

What does the Bible teach about Homosexuality, Alcohol, Divorce, Men's and Women's Roles, Calvinism...

Feed the Monkey (Learn Books of the Bible)

Memorizing the books of the Bible is not essential to a person’s salvation, but it will help in finding the answers they need when situations arise. Let’s prepare our kids.