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The “Birth” of “Majesty”

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 18, 2012 | General

The song “Majesty” describes the kingly, lordly, gloriously regal nature of our Savior and has been sung and recorded around the world countless times over the years. I've often been asked how it was written, so here is the precious story of its "birth."

The “Happy” in the Disciplines

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Aug 18, 2014 | General

My grandson and namesake, Jack, brought me to the verge of tears when he shared with me his understanding about why discipline is a "happy" thing.

The “Lost” Week of the Year

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Dec 26, 2013 | New Year

The last week of each year tends to become the lost week. Once we turn the corner of Christmas, everything blurs. Here are some suggested activities to allow you to keep enjoying the spirit of the holidays, while still making solid use of those transitional days.

The Beginning of Sorrows

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 18, 2012 | General

When people ask me, “Pastor Jack, do you think this is the last generation?” my answer is, “I don’t know. But I do know this: It’s yours and mine.” The issue is not, “Do we live in the last generation?” The issue is, “Will you and I live for Jesus Christ in the one generation we have and do business for Him until He comes?”

The Children of Christmas… And The Child of Christmas

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | Christmas

There are those who argue against the Christmas celebration because "it cost so much." But Christmas has always been costly; in fact, it cost Heaven everything. This Christmas, answer the Holy Spirit's summons to "spend big" with willingness to love, serve, and care for human need and brokenness.

The Constant Call To Remember

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 18, 2012 | General

Memorial Day is not only a time to remember loss, but also to remember hope. Most of all, it's a time to remember Jesus and that He's alive, He's able, He's active, He's alongside us, and He's advancing.

The Consummate Comeuppance

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 18, 2012 | Easter

The Lord has an awesome habit of turning things around, of taking the irreversible and reversing it. And just when it seems flesh and the Devil have had their day, the Lord gives them their comeuppance. No where is that more evident than at the Cross.

The Day That Death Was Turned Backwards

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Apr 15, 2014 | Easter

Jesus' reversal of death for three people during His ministry, along with His own resurrection, confirms for all time His will to reverse the death-dealing power of a hopeless future, confused thinking about God, and fatalistic prophecy.

The Designer of Your Destiny

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | General

From the very beginning, God has designed a plan of significance for our lives, yet it is up to us to choose to accept it. That choice to partner is accompanied by a “chance” discovered, and confirmed by the Champion’s guarantee. The power of God’s partnership with us is secured by our asking Him about everything, by our trusting God as we rest in the certainty of His faithfulness, and by our love for Him that finds we are at the center of His care, because He is at the center of our heart.

The Earthly Search for a Heavenly Father

Written by Jack Hayford

by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | General

Jesus came to show us what “Papa God” is like; then the Holy Spirit comes to bring us into intimate relationship with Him. But a broken image of Father God can arise out of hurt inflicted by someone who we look up to. Learn the types of human relationships that can potentially inhibit one's personal intimacy with Father God, and how our human quest for love can be misdirected if relationship with Father God is not given the proper place in our lives.