The Rock Church

The Grip of Love

“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” — John 10:28

That verse is like a treasure box full of incredible love! The promised assurance and safety coming from the mouth of Jesus grips my heart every time I read it! And it’s these specific words that have really struck me: “no one will snatch them out of my hand.” Jesus is saying that we are so secure in His hands, that nothing can loosen His grip.

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Diamond in the Rough

It’s always a joy to find something of value in an unexpected place — a diamond in the rough. Over the last few years, my family has discovered that one of our favorite things to do together, is to go to yard and estate sales. We look for paintings my wife loves, furniture from the 1800’s, rare musical instruments, and any kind of electronic device that uses tubes. Most of the time we clean the items up and re-sell them. Sometimes, (not very often), we find something we want to hold onto — something worthy of taking to the Antiques Road Show (true story).

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Family of God

I am so thankful for our Rock Church family. God has been moving in extraordinary ways and it is an absolute privilege to labor with people who have such a deep love for the Gospel.

It reminds me of these verses: “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.” — Philippians 1:3-5

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Lifting Our Eyes

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:1-2

We are blessed to live in the great state of Utah. We have such incredible, natural beauty all around us. And have you noticed our mountains lately? They are unbelievable — the snow, clouds, sunrises, and sunsets! Living in a city with such amazing creation (all around us) is a privilege. But, it’s easy for us to get used to the mountains that we see daily. Recently, a friend from out of town asked me just that, “Do you get used to the view?” I said, “Sadly, yes, I do.” It is human nature to take things for granted.

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Priorities

I’ve been at my new job as a maintenance electrician for almost three months. For over a decade, I’ve worked a lot of overtime as an industrial/commercial electrician. I worked in mines, salt plants, airfields, factories, and high rise buildings. It wasn’t uncommon for me to get to work before the sun came up, work all day, and come home after dark. I would then sit at the kitchen table to do paperwork, while my wife waited (for an hour or so), to have a conversation with me. I worked hard to provide for my family and make sure my jobs came in on time and under budget. This is what God called me to do, right? Wrong.

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“Your Love Remains” Now Available!

“Your Love Remains” is The Rock Music’s second, full-length worship album released in partnership with DREAM Records and Capitol Christian Music Group. The songs are ethereal and deeply worshipful. Filled with sparkly guitars, heartfelt vocals, dream­like synths, and silvery themes – the music draws each listener into an experience of worship through lyrics and melody. Filled with longing and intimacy, “YOUR LOVE REMAINS” captures the adoration of Jesus Christ. It is the yearning response of worship and confident conviction in the goodness of God.

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Identified

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” — John 1:29

What an amazing declaration we read in the Gospel of John! A Savior has come into the world and has the ability to take away all of our sins! Then, in Matthew 3:13 we read, “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.” Wait, what? Why does Jesus need to get baptized? He is the Messiah. He has no sins to repent of!? This very thought confused even John the baptizer! In verse 14 he says, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

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Where Is Your Hope?

“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.”-1 Corinthians 15:19 (NIV84)

This week, one of my dear friend’s son died suddenly and unexpectantly. He was only 24 years old. It is going to be a really rough week for many dear saints. I feel a bit shaken and found myself trying to get my head around the fact that this young child of God is now… gone. I am praying for God to supernaturally comfort the families involved.

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Friend in Jesus

While reading in Matthew recently, I was reminded of what an incredible friend we have in Jesus. The verses about how Jesus was betrayed and arrested, stir angry emotions in me. Judas betrays Jesus in an unfathomable way, and then a crowd with clubs and swords descends upon him. Let’s look at the verses:

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God Our Rock

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” – Psalm 90:1-2

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