RyanRiceSr

Hope Amidst Tragedy

As Christians, we are not blind to injustice, brokenness, and sin in our world. We have encountered the COVID19 pandemic, and recently the murders of Ahumud Aubery and now George Floyd. There are many more names and more situations. At times, we can ask the question, how long Lord? Well, our Biblical worldview has theContinueContinue reading “Hope Amidst Tragedy”

Hitting Reset On Your Life Part 1

One of my most memorable Christmas’s was when my grandparents gave me my very own Nintendo Game System. I can remember playing games such as duck hunt, super Mario, and my favorite Mike Tyson Punch-out. The Nintendo game console was big and bulky, but reliable. However, there were moments when the game system would freeze.ContinueContinue reading “Hitting Reset On Your Life Part 1”

Three Ways to Find Joy Before Church on Sunday

One of the joys of following Christ is belonging in His family. In the family of God, each person has a call, gift, and place. The idea of a lonely Christian shouldn’t genuinely exist. When we use the term brother or sister in Christ, these are more than terms of endearment, but the reality ofContinueContinue reading “Three Ways to Find Joy Before Church on Sunday”

Have You Been Infected by the Prosperity Gospel?

Without a doubt, the prosperity Gospel has infected the church in America. It is a cancer that destroys lives, homes, and families. In its wake, many are left questioning their faith in Christ and the local church. In an article on the TGC website, Stephen Hunt explains what the prosperity Gospel is, “In theContinueContinue reading “Have You Been Infected by the Prosperity Gospel?”

Overcoming the Easter Slump

Social media is lighting up with excitement, Easter is this Sunday. If you are a Pastor, this is a high attendance Sunday for many churches. In fact, it seems we put our best foot forward on Easter Sunday. Rightfully so, as new guests and those who may not know Christ will have an opportunity toContinueContinue reading “Overcoming the Easter Slump”

Can you give an answer?

I would argue in this time we live in, that people of God must and need to be radically equipped with the truth of what they believe, armed with the Love of God, and be ready to give an answer for the hope we have.

You Can’t Do Everything and That’s Okay!

If most of us are honest, we are over scheduled and stressed-out, truly not productive or efficient. For many of us, our escape from that reality is to lose ourselves in the abyss of social media or binge watching our favorite show on TV. The illusion that we can do it all, often drives us away from the very things we desire to do.

How is Marriage after 13 years? Part 2

I remember when I first met my husband. It was on the campus of Dillard University and I was showing him the proper way to give a campus tour. We were purposely partnered together by our work-study supervisors! They were Dillard alum and staff who wanted to continue the legacy! He was such a gentlemenContinueContinue reading “How is Marriage after 13 years? Part 2”

How is Marriage after 13 years? Part 1

I remember when I first met my wife. It was on the campus of Dillard University and she was showing me the proper way to give a campus tour. That day we had lunch and talked for hours after. When we departed from one another, I remember her telling me she would be praying forContinueContinue reading “How is Marriage after 13 years? Part 1”

The Joy of Christian Relationship

Thom Rainer, author of the book, I Am A Church Member, wrote that one of the keys to being an effective church member is valuing church membership as a gift. I have received many gifts in my life, but the most precious physical gift I have ever received has been my wedding ring. In fact,ContinueContinue reading “The Joy of Christian Relationship”