Starts and Exchanges – Key to Transitional Success

Every four years, we all are provided with the unique opportunity to observe the value and importance of being on a great team as the Olympics take center stage of international media coverage.   This year, I have tracked two 18 year olds (children of friends) who...

A Man After God’s Heart!

I am just finishing a study of 1 and 2 Samuel with one of our YBL groups—and while there are many characters that appear in these books—the central character is David.  In Acts 13:22 God calls David, “a man after my heart—for he will do everything I want him to do!”...

Waiting

Isaiah 25:9  It will be said on that day, Behold this is our God; we have waited for Him that He might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for Him; let us be glad and rejoice in His salvation. Isaiah 40:31  But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their...

The Difference Christianity Could Make in the City

At Redeemer we often speak of serving, strengthening, and “renewing” New York City. When we talk like this, we must be careful not to deny “common grace.” We believe God gives all people — not just Christian believers — talent and insight to preserve and cultivate...

Why Are So Many Christians Bored with the Bible?

Unfortunately, many Christians love the idea of the Bible, but not really the Bible itself. We love having a Bible close by, even within reach, but don’t make time to open it on an average day. We talk about Bible reading like we talk about cutting calories or...