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Hard Work and Time by admin

A few summers ago, my family and I stayed with one of my wife’s relatives on an Ohio farm. It was a rather large farm at over one hundred acres. Early one morning, the kids were out playing in the yard and the farmer asked if we wanted to take the kids for a tractor ride while he fertilized the crops. When it came time for my daughter and me to go on the tractor, I talked to the farmer about how long he’d already been out in his field that morning. We talked about how much work goes into farming a lucrative crop, some of the problems that a farmer faces with planting too early or too late, etc. It was clear to me that the success of that man’s farm was proportional to the time and work he put into it. 

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Tags: billy johnson, Hard Work and Time

Join A Small Group Today! by The Rock Church

Small Groups are the Heartbeat of our Church

We tell you all the time you need to be in a Small Group at The Rock Church — and we really mean it! They are the relational heartbeat of our church; it’s where you truly get to know other people on a much closer and more intimate level than you will at our weekend church services. It’s where family and community happen and we don’t want you to miss out on it.

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Tags: community, group, groups, join, sg, small, small groups

Trust in the Lord by admin

Trust in the Lord. An easy thing to say and read but not always an easy thing to do.

As a young man, I had a baseball glove that I was very dependent on. Without it, I felt like I couldn’t take the field. When I first bought the glove, however, I didn’t realize how much it would help me. It was stiff and seemed clunky when I tried to field a ball. In fact, I was ready to give up on it and get another one because I had such trouble with it. Eventually, after oiling it and tying a ball in it when I slept (and using it over and over again), it transformed my game. Honestly, it seemed like I was able to stop or grab any baseball that came close to me. I was phenomenal (at least in my own mind) and I loved to play the game whenever I could.

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Tags: Steve McInroy, Trust in the Lord

Fearless by admin

“But all who listen to me will live in peace untroubled by fear of harm.” — Proverbs 1:33

There is a way to live that leads to harm, fear and restlessness. Most of the time this is a result of listening to ourselves, lies or negative influences. When we find ourselves with a pit in our stomachs and a tinge of fear rattling our emotions, we should ask ourselves, “Who am I listening to?” 

The GREAT news, however, is what the Word of God gives us in the book of Proverbs. Those who listen to Jesus, His wisdom and The Holy Spirit, live in PEACE without FEAR! 

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Tags: Fearless, Steele Croswhite

Rubik’s Cube Discipleship by admin

“…and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” — 2 Timothy 2:2

Are you familiar with the Rubik’s cube? It is a 3D puzzle invented in 1974 by a Hungarian named Ernő Rubik. It is one of the world’s best-selling toys and hundreds of millions of cubes have been sold since its creation.   

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Tags: Josh Whitney, Rubik's Cube

Get Wisdom – From the Book of Proverbs by The Rock Church

The Book of Proverbs provides God’s wisdom for living life. King Solomon, the wisest King of Israel, penned this incredible book of wisdom. It addresses practical issues like: friendship, integrity, marriage, money, matters of the heart, resisting temptation, and dealing with trials. Wisdom for living is found in this amazing book — it promises life to those who follow its advice and death to those who ignore it. Learn how to “Get Wisdom” for your life. 

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Get Into God’s Word by admin

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Happy New Year, Rock Church!

Today is the beginning of the new year and with that comes plenty of aspiring goals, fresh starts and new beginnings! As your church family, we sincerely hope that you are resolved to make 2019 a year of walking in the light of God’s Word, to get into God’s Word.

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Tags: Reading Plans

More for Christmas by admin

A few years ago, during the weeks leading up to Christmas, the presents under our tree were beginning to stack up. As a rule, we never put ALL the presents out early — we always hold back some for the special reveal on Christmas morning. After one of my wife’s gift-wrapping marathons, our youngest boy hugged her and said, “Thanks for not putting all the presents under the tree, Mom.” You see, he wanted to be surprised on Christmas morning! 

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The Lord Reigns by Caleb Yetton

As another Christmas season winds down, we turn our attention to the fast approaching new year. This week of the year is filled with examining 2018 while looking ahead to and planning for 2019. It can be a time of hope-filled anticipation for all that the next 365 days will hold.

For some of you, the start of a new year doesn’t sound all that bright and exciting. For you, a new year means being reminded of what a grueling year you have just been through. Perhaps it means realizing you’ll have to slog through another tough year of medical trials, family issues, or financial uncertainty? Being in the midst of hardships is so daunting.

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Christmas Distractions by admin

“To perceive Christmas through its wrapping becomes more difficult with every year.” E.B. White

I recently read that Americans will spend an estimated $719 BILLION dollars this year on Christmas. That is up $100 billion from four years ago! I also read that 10% of presents bought this holiday season will break before New Year’s Day. And a little less than 25% will still be in working condition by next Christmas!

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Tags: Bryan D. Edwards, Christmas Distractions