by Bill Farley | May 24, 2019 | Fruit of the Spirit, Joy, Spiritual Maturity, suffering, temptation
THE SECRET OF SPIRITUAL JOY is about the application of a crucial biblical principle which, if applied methodically, will definitely increase your faith, amplify your humility, and expand your joy. I have intentionally not titled this post The Secret Of Spiritual...
by Bill Farley | May 22, 2019 | Christian Ministry, Gospel, Uncategorized
“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” . (1 Corinthians 1:17) PAUL WROTE THESE WORDS TO A CHURCH HE PLANTED in Corinth. He is concerned. They have...
by Bill Farley | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I RELUCTANTLY RETIRED FROM THE PASTORATE IN THE SPRING OF 2018. I say, “reluctantly” because I loved my job. It gave me a great sense of purpose. But I needed to retire to make room for younger talent. I planted the church in 2002, and I needed to retire...
by Bill Farley | Apr 23, 2019 | Christian Sanctification, temptation
HOPE IS A CRUCIAL BIBLICAL VIRTUE. It empowers us to endure suffering. It equips us to defer gratification. The hope of a college diploma motivates perseverance through four years of hard work despite no money. Without hope people will not invest, but hope for a...
by Bill Farley | Apr 18, 2019 | Christian Ministry, Gospel
“Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord.”Haggai 1:8 WHEN HAGGAI WROTE THESE WORDS, the nation of Israel had returned from Babylonian exile. The temple was in ruins. They...