Great Questions

Posted on September 8, 2016 by dkoop

great-questionsYou’re invited to our brand new series, Great Questions!  Do you have questions about life, God, afterlife or the bible? Having understanding about our own lives means asking the hard questions.  At The Ridge We love to answer your questions!  Here’s what we’ll cover over the next few weeks:

 

  • If God is good, why is there evil and suffering?
  • Why didn’t God answer my prayer?
  • Who is Satan and what does he do?
  • Why does God sometimes feel far away?
  • Can God help me with my finances?
  • How does spiritual warfare affect me?
  • What about hell?
  • How do I overcome depression?

You and your whole family is invited to join us beginning on September 11th.

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Want answers to more questions?

See below the past questions we have answered.  Then click on each link.  Or submit yours below in the comment box!

What Does the Bible Say about Masturbation?

What does the Bible Say about Breast Implants?

Is it Un-Godly to Serve in the Military?

Is Suicide a One Way Ticket to Hell?

Will My Pet Go to Heaven?

Are there Animals in Heaven?

Is it Okay to Use Birth Control?

Is it Okay to Live together before Getting Married?

What Does God think of Tattoos?

Can I Loose My Salvation?

What’s the Difference Between the Soul and the Spirit?

Questions about Heaven

I hope you can join us for our new series starting September 11th, Great Questions.

Darrell

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A Thriving Church or a Dying Church?

Posted on June 10, 2016 by dkoop

thrive logoA THRIVING church has lots of “noisy” children and young people;

a dying church is fairly quiet.

 

A THRIVING church often changes the way things are done;

a dying church doesn’t.

 

A THRIVING church often asks for more money for ministry

a dying church doesn’t ask for money so not to offend people.

 

A THRIVING church asks people to open up and risk involvement;

a dying church plays it safe and never risks.

 

A THRIVING church sees challenges and opportunities;

a dying church sees problems and dangers.

 

A THRIVING church encourages its people to serve people;

a dying church uses people to preserve its traditions.

 

A THRIVING church believes in God’s future and “lets go” with faith;

a dying church believes in the past and “holds on.”

 

A THRIVING church is filled with committed givers;

a dying church is filled with tippers.

 

A THRIVING church dares to dream great dreams for God’s kingdom;

a dying church has nightmares.

 

Which are we going to be THRIVING Church or DYING church?

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Thriving Future Family Devotion

Posted on June 9, 2016 by dkoop

thrive family devotion guideThis is it!  This is our last Thrive devotion.  Sit down with your family sometime this week or next and let this scripture, devotion and questions set the mood for a new season for you, your family and our church.   Are you ready to Thrive?

THRIVING FUTURE

 Scripture: 

19   Things will get better and better. Depression days are over. They’ll THRIVE. The days of contempt will be over.  Jeremiah 30:19 (MSG)

 

Background Information and Explanation:

 Jeremiah was an Old Testament prophet.  He was writing to a people that had lost their city, their homes and their loved ones.  It was a sad time.  God was using Jeremiah to remind them that these depressing days were over!  Better days were to come.  God desires that his people live for him and have a future that they could look forward to.  God’s plan was for his people to Thrive!

 Discussion Questions:  

How would you like to see your family THRIVE?  In what ways is God calling you to help your church family THRIVE? How is THRIVING better than just surviving?

 

THRIVE CHALLENGE: With your family or close friends reflect on your 28-day THRIVE Challenge. Make note of your successes, where you are now THRIVING, and how Praying, Fasting, Scripture Reading, Worship and Giving has changed your life.

THRIVE CHALLENGE:   Meditate on this scripture all week as we move from surviving to THRIVING!

 Prayer

Ready to Thrive!

Darrell

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Thriving Groups Family Devotion

Posted on June 4, 2016 by dkoop

thrive family devotion guideRidge family, don’t forget to have your family devotion this week!

Here’s this week’s devotion,

THRIVING GROUPS

Scripture

13  Planted in the house of the LORD, they THRIVE in the courts of our God.
14  They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green,  Psalm 92:13-14 (HCSB)

 

Background Information and Explanation

 

Psalms is an Old Testament book that contains a collection of songs and poems written by King David.  He describes how people who are involved in the things of God, in the house of God and with the people of God are planted, flourishing and putting down deep roots. David explains that these people will be healthy, fruitful and satisfied their whole life.  God wants his people to Thrive by being connected to him and others!

Discussion Questions:  

What groups do you enjoy being a part of?  Why?  What groups at church do you enjoy being in?   What groups would you like to see more of at church?  How can life be better with God and others than all alone?  How could a group of people who love God help someone better that one person alone?

 

THRIVE CHALLENGE: Ask the Lord today how He would have you use your gifts and talents at church.  Think about how God wants you to connect through participating in Growth Groups, and serving.

THRIVE CHALLENGE: Join us for the celebration service June 5th to celebrate our victories from our 28-day THRIVE Challenge and give our THRIVE offering to the Lord.

 

Prayer

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