Posts by Ryan Retelle (Page 2)

The Christian life is a constant battle, unfortunately temptation doesn’t take a day off. It can be easy to start piling on all the perceived negative things in your life, not having the perfect job, not having as much money as someone else, as big of a house or as great of job, etc. Psalm…

In the book of Revelation Jesus directly address 7 churches, encouraging them in their strengths and rebuking them in their weaknesses. Within these 7 churches we find characteristics that can be found in churches of all ages, and we also find key principals of what our churches should be striving for. The first church that the Lord addresses is the church at Ephesus, the…

The start of the New Year is a great time to evaluate life and make some plans to accomplish new goals in the New Year. While shedding a few pounds or taking up a new hobby are both great ideas we shouldn’t over look making some spiritual goals in the New Year. Spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident, intentional choices and plans must be made if we are…