A few weeks ago, I was meditating on Ephesians chapter 1 when something struck me freshly: God has lavished us with an astonishing number of blessings simply because we are in Christ. Reading through verses 3 to 14, I started counting and by the time I finished, I had ten distinct gifts: We...
I have been reflecting on 2 Corinthians 3:17–4:12.2 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”Freedom to do what?Freedom to be all that I was created to be—to walk with God, to be in fellowship with God, and...
Pastor Tyler has been encouraging our church family to look for tangible ways to show Christ’s love to our neighbors, friends, families, and even strangers. Our church continues to reach out in myriad ways. The Bible makes it quite clear that we’re to serve others as Jesus did. Mark...
The very day I became a Christian, I felt burdened to learn music. Up until that time, I never once even thought about music in any meaningful way. Music was never a part of my family, and, given my annoyance with the kinds of music my friends listened to, I believe I might have said that I...
Greater Portland, one big topic that I have noticed in Paul’s letters to the churches and to new Christians is transformation. And who better to preach about transformation than Paul? He was one of the biggest persecutors of Christians, and at the end of his life he was himself persecuted...
You are here for a specific purpose.God placed you in this exact moment of history. Your life is not random, and it’s not mainly about you. It is about advancing the Kingdom of God.Your life and story are a unique fingerprint and key to share about the Kingdom. The highs and lows...
It seems like all families or groups create traditions that become identifying structures to make the group unique. Some traditions are for a short time and then they fade away. Other traditions are worth keeping and effort is made to continue the tradition. Greater Portland has a rich tradition...
I have been a member of GPBC for almost 40 years with so many experiences that have grown my faith over the years. One, in particular stands out to me. Twenty-seven years ago, in 1999, I had a profoundly life-changing experience. GPBC was planning a mission trip to Mexico and needed a cook...
We're almost halfway through 2026 — and it's moving fast. Like any good game, this is the moment the coach calls the team in, takes stock of the first half, and makes adjustments before heading back out. The second half hasn't been played yet. There's still more to be played.For those of...
Do you find yourself paralyzed at times as to what your next step in a situation should be? Do you try to understand what to do about the situation but feel overwhelmed? My husband Doug and I have been followers of Jesus since 1970, and we have had many situations where...