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Articles and posts to help you grow in your relationship with God and with others.
When Storms Reveal Our Hidden Sins
Discover powerful insights from Jonah's journey about how God uses storms to reveal hidden sins in our lives. Learn why our personal choices affect others and how church community helps us navigate life's challenges. Pastor Bart Blair shares biblical wisdom on recognizing warning signs and stopping the cycle of running from God.
Embracing Our Primary Identity as Disciples of Jesus
Fully embracing our primary identity as disciples of Jesus transforms every aspect of our lives. It affects how we view ourselves, how we treat others, how we approach our work, and how we engage with the world around us.
Measuring Your Spiritual Growth
Discover how to measure your spiritual growth through knowing and living out God's Word. Learn practical ways to cultivate a deeper faith.
Embracing the Jesus Way
As disciples of Jesus, we're called to swim upstream, to stand out in a world that often pushes against the very values we hold dear. Let's explore what it truly means to live out our faith proactively, even when it brings hardship.
What is Prayer and Does it Really Work?
Have you ever wondered what prayer is all about or if it really works? As someone exploring faith and seeking to grow in my relationship with God, I've been on a journey to understand prayer better. Let me share some things with you that I’ve learned.
Balancing Faith and Knowledge in the Christian Life
In the journey of faith, it is essential to understand the delicate balance between pursuing knowledge and cultivating a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As we grow in our understanding of the Bible, we must never lose sight of the ultimate goal: knowing and loving Jesus Himself.
Is Pleasing God Really That Complicated?
Have you ever felt like trying to be "right with God" is impossibly complicated? That connecting with God and securing your eternal destiny requires jumping through an endless series of hoops, following a long list of rules, and completing a complex spiritual checklist? If so, you're not alone.
Live Your Best Life
Just like how a baby instinctively cries out when it's hungry or scared, knowing a parent will come meet its needs, God wants me to cry out to Him. "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) He is my loving Heavenly Father who knows what's best for me and is ready to help if I humble myself and ask.
The Power of Community
While many people seek solace in online communities or social media platforms, there's a unique power in being part of a physical community, especially a church.
A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Bible
To help you navigate through the Bible and glean its profound teachings, this blog post will provide insights and practical tips on how a new Christian can read the Bible to get the most out of it.
Discover Your Life’s Purpose
Many people spend years searching for their true calling, trying different careers, hobbies, and relationships in the hopes of discovering what they were meant to do in this world.
5 Steps To Talk To Children About Death
If you or someone you know is in a situation that requires having a conversation with a child about death and the loss of a loved one, I hope these few guiding tips will be helpful for you.
Connect With Us
Bear Creek Community Church is a new church starting in the southeast region of Collin County, Texas. Our dream is to be a faith community that helps people experience a full and meaningful life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you live in the communities of Lavon, Josephine, Nevada, Copeville or Royse City, we’d love to get to know you!