River’s Edge Church

Evidence for Easter - Resurrection pt 2

Of all the medical and historical evidence that we have unpacked in this series, there is one piece of evidence we have yet to examine: the evidence of a changed disciple. What did the original disciples encounter that so radically transformed them? And why was each of one of them wiling to die for it?

Evidence for Easter - Resurrection pt 1

Over the last two weeks we've established by the weight of historical evidence that Jesus died on the cross, that he was buried in a specific well-secured tomb, and that that tomb was later found empty under unusual circumstances. But a real death and a real empty tomb don't necessarily get you a resurrection. What happened to Jesus on the third day? And how do we know he was resurrected? 

Evidence for Easter - Burial

There is an abundance of historical and medical evidence supporting the conclusion that Jesus was completely and utterly dead before he was taken down from the cross. But what happened next? Was Jesus actually buried? And was that same tomb later found empty? 

Evidence for Easter - Death

As we approach Easter in the midst of a skeptical, post-Christian culture, what historical evidence do we have the Jesus actually died on the cross? 

Simplicity Mid-Week 10 - Don't Turn Back

What does it look like to "arrive" at a lifestyle of simplicity? And how do we maintain that lifestyle moving forward? 

Practicing Simplicity - Wealth and Trust

Today personal finances have become the new taboo. But the Bible pulls no punches when it comes to wealth, and Paul urges the rich in this life not to trust in their wealth, but to be generous and trust in God, taking hold of life that is truly life.

Simplicity Mid-Week 9 - Family Minimalism

Pursuing biblical simplicity is all well and good, but how do we do it with other? How to relate to our parents, room mates, spouses, or kids when it comes to pursuing minimalism?

Practicing Simplicity - Simplicity and Generosity

The New Testament standard for giving is not the tithing of the old covenant. Instead, God is looking for "joyful and generous givers." But what's the connection between biblical simplicity and biblical generosity? How does simplicity and the death of materialism free us up to be joyful and generous? 

Simplicity Mid-Week 8 - The Sabbath

Most of us live with a sense "time poverty." We rush from one activity to the next trying to work more, to buy more, to have more. But the Sabbath is the foundation for a glorious rebellion against the materialism of our day, and the center for a simpler with Jesus. It is an entire day set aside every week for rest and delight; to stop working, stop worrying, and stop wanting. If you haven't tried this practice, here's how to start... 

Practicing Simplicity - Desire and Contentment

Human beings have unlimited desire. But when we "aim" our unlimited desire at the limited material world, the result is disaster. We think more money and more stuff will make us more content, finally satisfying our desires. In reality it often makes things worse. But what do the Scriptures say about finding the ever illusive experience of contentment?