The epistle to the Ephesians transitions from talking about all of the things that Christ has done in unifying believers to Himself and to one another. If those blessings are true, and believers have been called to belong to Christ, that calling w...

Main idea: Come ready to share the gifts God has given you whenever you gather with believers. Check for Truth (1 Corinthians 12:1-3)Consider the Trinity (1 Corinthians 12:4-7)Care for the Totality (1 Corinthian...

In these three chapters Paul is focused on how truly spiritual people will love each other because their lives are submitted to Christ as Lord and they are using the gifts given to each Christian by the Holy Spirit. Paul is answering the questio...

Main Idea: Learn Christ’s desires for glory and commit your life to the same desires. Jesus desires for glory to be known through his obedience (John 17:1-5) Jesus desires for glory to be known among his disciples ...

Main idea: Trust Christ who endured the most hateful outburst and humble childhood. ...

Daniel 7:13-14 Rejoice with Great Joy (Matthew 2:7-10)Humbly Worship (Matthew 2:11a )Give Generously (Matthew 2:11-12) Main idea: The wise rejoice and humbly worship Christ the eternal king ...

Read stories about the life of Faith Bible Church, book reviews, recipes, resources, and more in the Winter issue Living Faith Magazine....

Paul ends the first half of his letter with a prayer. All of these blessings that he has explained in chapters 1–3 do not happen automatically. They are ours in Christ. But since they are from the Lord, we need to seek the Lord in laying hold of...

Main idea: Seek Jesus Christ to Worship Him Great responses to the Birth of ChristTerrible responses to the Birth of ChristImmediate Responses to the Birth of ChristMicah 5:2-5Ezekiel 34:23-34...

Faith Bible Church saw God’s goodness in 2023. This included the ongoing growth of our church and its members through worshiping together, hearing and studying God’s Word together, and discipling one another. 2023 also included severa...

Our generous Father provides for His people! Amid increased costs, General Fund giving during the first quarter of the fiscal year has kept up with budgeted giving, while expenses remain below budget. ...

Many summers ago, I dared to hope for more. I didn’t want to – I tried not to – but I couldn’t help but fall for that boy with whom friendship came so easily. I didn’t want to hope for it, because I knew what would be comin...

Each summer, Faith Bible Church sends short-term teams to support our Gospel partners around the world. While only a small number can feasibly go, these teams are an expression of our unity in Christ with the global church. Whether se...

One of my family’s favorite wintertime cozy dinners is Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta. This creamy dish features the Alfredo recipe from generations back in my Sicilian family and pairs well with salad, green beans, broccoli or any ...

As you dig into your Christmas stocking this year, dozens of people in crisis in Spokane will also be opening their own goodie bags created to give the same sense of comfort and joy. With God’s provision and a few helpers, one Faith Bible Church...

This is the second book in C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy, but it can be read stand-alone—in fact, I read it before I read the rest of the trilogy. Like Lewis’ Narnia series, this book feels a bit like biblical fan fiction. Though not technically...

Every family has their own unique traditions and memories at Christmastime. An Orange for Frankie is a children’s book by Patricia Polacco. It is a poignant story about 10-year-old Frankie, her grandmother’s youngest brother. ...

As we approach the Christmas season, we typically reflect on the baby Jesus lying in a manger, surrounded by worshipping angels, marveling shepherds and adoring parents. But let’s back up a step in this Advent process and reflect on...

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Hymn Story At the time of Christ’s birth, the...

Main idea: Check your heart well before taking the Lord’s Supper Am I giving the Lord’s Supper it’s proper weight?Am I causing division or strife in the church?Am I considering the Lord’s discipline?...

A Jewish wedding tapestry, an old church, an elderly woman, a plasterer, a young boy, and a pastor are at the heart of this children’s book written and illustrated by Patrica Polacco. Christmas Tapestry spans generations and contin...

We all need regular reminders of the bigger picture of our salvation... the bigger picture of the church. And 'bigger picture' doesn't mean 'something we should think about every once in a while for an interesting perspective,' it means the pu...

Backstory of the Lord’s Supper: The Passover Meal (Exodus 12) Main idea: The Lord’s Supper is a meal that the church takes together to remember Christ, to renew our commitment to Him and each other, and to proclaim His death until He c...

Paul gives a big reveal about how the Gentiles have been brought into God's fold. Salvation through Christ is for both Jews and Gentiles. All people can come to the knowledge of the truth through the Holy Spirit making it known to them....