You Created Us and Redeemed Us for a Purpose
A collect based on Psalm 138. "Lord God, we are your workmanship in Christ Jesus. You created us and redeemed us for a purpose, but our circumstances often don’t make sense to us…"
Hi, I’m Ryan.
I serve as a pastor at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California. My ministry ranges from preaching, teaching, and writing, to listening, being present, and walking with others through some of life’s most difficult experiences.
Prayers
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How You Have Loved Us!
“Loving Father, how you have loved us! You did not spare your beloved Son but delivered him up for us all. He left the glories of heaven for the brokenness of this world. He who was King became a servant to sinners. He who is Life gave himself over to Death for our sake, because of your great love for us….”
All Good Things Come to Us From Your Hand
A collect based on Psalm 128. "Our God and Father, all good things come to us from your hand. Pour out your blessing on us so that…"
Podcast
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The resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is at the heart of the Christian faith. No resurrection, no Christianity. Yet, many modern people find belief in the resurrection difficult. What should we make of the New Testament’s accounts of Jesus’s resurrection? Are they reliable? Is belief in the resurrection reasonable?
The Cosmic Scope of Salvation
Ryan recently finished preaching through the Book of Romans. In this talk, he discusses something that stood out to him while studying Romans: the cosmic dimension of salvation.
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” is a solemn, reflective hymn that invites worshipers to stand in awe of Jesus Christ, who is none other than God the Son Incarnate. In this talk, Ryan explores the hymn’s ancient roots and unpacks its meaning and relevance for Christians today.
Commonplace
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Material Matters
Sarah Clarkson said, “Material matters because it reflects the originating glory of its Creator and housed the flesh of God himself in the incarnation.”
The Danger of Sacralizing Politics
Lesslie Newbigin said, "The sacralizing of politics, the total identification of a political goal with the will of God, always unleashes…"
Songs of Lament and Hope
A playlist for those who are grieving, hurting, or suffering. It makes space for both lament and hope in our faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.