Following Jesus

It’s July! Which means it’s time for… Christmas? Join us as we look at the first of four titles given to Jesus in the famous Advent Bible verse of Isaiah 9:6.

What do you do if your friend seems to be merely a replication of some celebrity Christian rather than an imitation of Jesus Himself?

Last week, we used tips from the game of dodgeball to help us consider how to avoid Copycat Christianity. But what should you do if you realize you’ve been “hit” and find yourself merely copying the faith and thinking of your favorite podcasted pastor rather than copying the way of Jesus?

Want to avoid being a copycat Christian? Then take a few notes from the game of dodgeball…

Have you ever made a photocopy of a photocopy? The result is usually far from impressive. And yet, that is exactly how some Christians (and perhaps even you) live out their faith. Read more to learn the dangers of “copycat Christianity.”

We are beginning a brand-new series entitled Copycat Christianity. But what exactly is “copycat Christianity”? And might you unknowingly be a copycat Christian? Glad you asked…

Have you ever had a moment so filled with awe it leaves you nearly breathless? That sense of awe is what the ancient Israelites experienced when the first-ever “capital campaign” was complete. And it can be yours as well…

We’ve already seen in our “Building Lives” series from Exodus 35 some ideas of what to give. But did you know there is something you CAN’T give? Join us as we jump to chapter 35 of Exodus and consider what we should do and what to do with the one thing a person can’t give.

As part of our Building Lives capital campaign, we’ve been studying Exodus 25 here on the blog. So far, we’ve seen WHO should give and WHAT to give. But it is important for us to know WHY we should give to this project.

What should a person give when they don’t feel rich, or feel like they are being asked by too many people and places to donate?

As Riverwood goes through this Building Lives campaign, you might be feeling the same as me. When you look at the bills coming in, and the exit of money from your bank, you might be thinking, “I don’t have very much to give.”

Who does God want giving toward His causes? Join us as we look at Exodus 25 as part of our “Building Lives” Capital Campaign.

On April 24, the Riverwood Church family kicks off a 6-week capital campaign in the hopes of raising the necessary funds for the down payment on the building located at 2704 5th Ave NW in Waverly. Here’s a few details you might want to know…