Cultor House is a residential learning community and internship program for recent college graduates at Grace Church. As we continue to accept applications, here are a few question-and-answers that should shed light on the nature of the program for the prospective applicant. What was the original...
Parable of the Rich Fool 13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” 15 Then he said, “Beware! Guard...
At Grace Church, we strive to be believers who are defined and directed by Scripture. As a result, one of the things that distinguishes our church is our commitment to teaching through books of the Bible verse-by-verse, exposing the truth God has for us in...
The Futility of Wealth 8 Don’t be surprised if you see a poor person being oppressed by the powerful and if justice is being miscarried throughout the land. For every official is under orders from higher up, and matters of justice get lost in red tape...
“This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ…” — James 1:1 In these few words, James, the author of the book which bears his name, introduces himself in a simple and nondescript fashion. Unlike some other New Testament letters,...
This past weekend launched our new series studying through the book of James. In week one, Matt Williams taught through the first eight verses. James proves to be an examination of the meeting of works and faith as they weave into our every day actions....
2 Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. Proverbs 11:4 4 Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death....
Through the writing of James, the Holy Spirit seeks to challenge the preconceived notions that fill our mind. As we study James 1:9-11, this passage is just one example of Scripture's power to challenge and reverse our thinking and values in favor of God's thinking...
9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and...
As a church, we've learned a lot about death over these last 6 weeks- how we should look at death as gain, embrace aging and suffering, the importance of grieving, and how to live our lives in light of our future death. It's been a...
This past weekend as we wrapped up our winter series, "A Theology of Death," Matt briefly talked about what happens after we die and the intermediate state as well as Jesus' return and the new heaven and new earth. We showed this graphic during the service...
When I began the Cultor House internship program in August 2014, I had no idea how much my life was about to change. I had just graduated from the greatest university ever (go Tigers!) where I studied Spanish and International Health. In my time at...
Faith Brings Joy 1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved...
This past weekend, we wrapped up our winter series, A Theology of Death. Along the way, there was a great deal of content to take in from the various teachings. We learned that rather than being a great unmentionable, death provides us opportunity to glean...
Solomon Asks for Wisdom 1 Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and married one of his daughters. He brought her to live in the City of David until he could finish building his palace and the Temple of the Lord and the...
In this final week of the Theology of Death series, Matt Williams began by recapping where we’ve been regarding the topic, reminding us that death is not a matter to be ignored, but rather one that should be integrated into our daily thinking. This week,...
Body Matters. Body matters. Really? Well, the culture sure says so. Look at any magazine rack. Clearly, the body matters, particularly the young, shapely, alluring female body....
The Benefits of Wisdom 1 My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. 5 Then you will understand...
Hope is a glorious grace to which blessed effects are ascribed in the Scriptures, and is effective in the support and consolation of believers. By it, are we purified, sanctified, saved; to sum up the whole of its excellency and efficacy, it is a principal...
In today’s society, it seems increasingly difficult to find people with true integrity — people who actually do what they say they will do. And that doesn’t just go for the culture at large, but even reflects in some measure the condition of the church...
Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity...
"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the...
1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. 2 Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! 3 Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow. 4 Then...
Losing someone you love can be difficult. You may feel like there aren't many people who can understand the deep hurt you currently feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you've never faced before. If you've...
Praise for Judgment and Salvation 1 O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them. 2 You turn mighty cities into heaps of ruins. Cities with strong walls are turned to rubble. Beautiful...