by M. Ashley Evans | Feb 7, 2020 | Christian Living
“Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Philippians 4:5 The Bible is replete with commands for us to be gentle. I know some people who have a lot of gentleness. And these are the people whom I admire the most. This is because gentleness doesn’t come very naturally to...
by M. Ashley Evans | Jan 27, 2020 | LGBT+, Sin
My husband and I attended the G3 Conference this year. The focus was on worship. The pastors elaborated on all aspects of worship, in our homes with our children, during the worship service at church, and as an active part of how we live our life from day to day. The...
by M. Ashley Evans | Jan 10, 2020 | Worship
There is one event a year that I get head-over-heels excited about. While I love holidays and vacations – I am so much more excited about attending the G3 Convention than going anywhere else. This year, the focus of the convention is on Worship. Since Striving for...
by M. Ashley Evans | Jan 4, 2020 | Worship
New Year’s Resolutions A couple of days ago, we entered into a brand-new year. It’s the start of a new decade. For some, this is a hopeful season. These people are filled to the brim with News Years Resolutions, building new healthy habits, and excited to see what...
by M. Ashley Evans | Dec 20, 2019 | Salvation
“Peace on Earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled” Peace on Earth “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 ‘Peace on Earth’ is proclaimed throughout many homes amongst the Christmas decor. But...
by M. Ashley Evans | Dec 13, 2019 | God (theology proper), Jesus Christ, Salvation
The months of November through January are a hectic blur. All the extra commitments on the calendar: parties, church socials, choir specials. Toys, lights, decorating a tree. Family gatherings – which frequently involves a bit of traveling. Even just shopping for...
by M. Ashley Evans | Dec 6, 2019 | Conferences, Preaching, Sufficiency of Scripture
On Being a Pastor Beth Moore is a female pastor. She does more than just teach Bible studies to women, she teaches from the pulpit to entire church congregations. Further, she frequently preaches in guest roles in churches across the country. Is this something that is...
by M. Ashley Evans | Nov 29, 2019 | Conferences, Preaching, Sufficiency of Scripture
Doctrine Divides – and Rightly So There are some hills worth dying on. Others, not so much. There are some issues in Scripture, primary issues, on which we that we cannot be wrong. Other issues, tertiary issues are things that we can lovingly disagree on and still...
by M. Ashley Evans | Nov 23, 2019 | Conferences, Preaching, Sufficiency of Scripture
Truth Matters Conference The Truth Matters Conference was held from October 16-18th 2019 and was a celebration to honor John MacArthur’s 50th year of pulpit ministry. John MacArthur has been known to speak very candidly regarding theological distinctives and...
by M. Ashley Evans | Nov 19, 2019 | Church, Counseling, Discipleship, Preaching, Sufficiency of Scripture
Churches have too long forsaken their role in counseling. “Let’s leave these complex issues up to the medical professionals” has been said by far too many pastors. “Let’s instruct counselees on how the Bible applies to their situation and walk with them in their...
by M. Ashley Evans | Nov 9, 2019 | Church, Evangelism
The Universal Church When asked this question, most people would jump right in and say the name of their local church. Some will envision the “little white church on a hill” where they first came to know the Lord. Others will think of their particular...
by M. Ashley Evans | Oct 25, 2019 | Counseling
Last week in Part 1 of the Role of the Holy Spirit we discussed the character of the third Person of the Trinity and some of His roles. In Part 2, we will be further discussing the role and function of the Holy Spirit in regards to daily life and with a special...
