When You Think It’s a Ghost
It’s that time of year again, spooky movies, carved pumpkins, and kids dressed up like ghosts and ghouls. But did you know there’s a ghost story in the Bible? In Matthew 14, the disciples are caught in a storm in the middle of the night. The wind is howling, the waves are crashing, and suddenly […]
He Liked Me
Reflections on 1 Chronicles 28:4 and the God Who Delights in Us Most Christians find comfort in the truth that “God loves you.” It’s foundational, unwavering, and essential. But there’s something special in the King James Version of 1 Chronicles 28:4 that adds a deeply personal layer to that truth: “He liked me to make […]
Preparing the Next Generation: A Legacy of Faith
In 1 Chronicles 22, King David stands at a pivotal moment. Though he deeply desires to build a house for the Lord, God has told him no. The task of building the Temple will not be his—but his son Solomon’s. Instead of sulking or forcing his way forward, David does something extraordinary: he prepares. “David […]
When Worship Took Root: David, the Psalms, and a Song for the Ages
By Chad Donley | Ham Lane Church of Christ When the Ark of the Covenant was finally brought into Jerusalem, it marked a turning point in Israel’s history—not just politically, but spiritually. For the first time, Israel had a central place of worship, a king after God’s own heart, and a new rhythm of reverent, […]
Worshiping Before an Audience of One
By Chad Donley | Ham Lane Church of Christ When King David brought the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem, it was a moment of high praise, holy joy, and national celebration. The scene is captured in both 1 Chronicles 15 and 2 Samuel 6, and it’s one of the most expressive worship moments in […]
Why We Do What We Do
At Ham Lane Church of Christ, we often say that we were made for mission. But what does that really mean? Church isn’t just a place to go or a routine to keep—it’s a people on mission for the glory of God. In a world full of activity, it’s easy to forget our purpose. That’s […]
The Sacred Space Between Promise and Fulfillment
Throughout the Bible, we see a consistent pattern: God makes a promise… and then He makes us wait. That waiting period—the space between what God says and when it finally comes to pass—is often where the deepest spiritual growth takes place. It is in that in-between season where faith is tested, hearts are refined, obedience […]
