Reopening Guidelines
Nathaniel Wall
Updated 4.8.21 We recognize that this has been a season of many unknowns. It’s our heart’s desire to provide a safe place for you to worship and be encouraged by the truth of God’s word. Here are some general guidelines that ABC has committed to ... Read more
Rethinking the Widow’s Mite
Nathaniel Wall
Like me, you are probably familiar with the story of the widow’s mite. If it seems a little fuzzy, let me remind you. A poor widow goes to the temple in Jerusalem and gives away the only money she has in an offering to the ... Read more
How Do I Deal with Relationship Conflicts?
Wayne Staker
Relationships. Too often we find ourselves struggling with the relationships in our lives. Struggling with relationships that used to be healthy, but something happened. Struggling with relationships that are important to us, but we can’t seem to keep them from conflict. Struggling to maintain relationships ... Read more
Regarding 2020 Grace Haven Bible Camp
Nathaniel Wall
Special Announcement Regarding 2020 Grace Haven Bible Camp The SITUATION: We regret to inform you that recent developments in the Covid-19 pandemic have caused us to make some last minute alterations to our camp plan this year. When we decided to move forward with camp ... Read more
I Plead the Ninth
Lincoln Huseby
I must admit that I am not sure what the ninth amendment says, but the 9th commandment from Exodus 20:16 reads like this: “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” When we read this in scripture, we often translate it as: “Do not lie”. ... Read more
Four Reasons Why People Misinterpret James 2: “Faith Without Works is Dead”
Nathaniel Wall
James 2 is a key passage in the Bible. It is commonly misinterpreted. However, it can be easily understood. Here are 4 Reasons why people misinterpret James 2: “Faith without works is dead”. #1. They forget about James 2:10 (this is crucial). In James 2, ... Read more
Will the Real Church Leaders Please Stand Up?
Wayne Staker
Leadership. Just saying the word out loud can make some people break into a cold sweat. But for believers, leadership is a fundamental characteristic of our Christian faith. Let me explain. Several of the staff at Alpine Bible Church recently finished studying a book called ... Read more
13 Concise Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection
Nathaniel Wall
The resurrection is central to Christianity. One might say it is Christianity’s defining truth. The Apostle Paul said, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless…” (1 Corinthians 15:17) In recognition to the centrality of the resurrection, here are 13 concise reasons why ... Read more
Six Reasons Why You Should Pray
Nathaniel Wall
Perhaps you have asked yourself, “Why Pray?”. Maybe you have asked it because you have felt defeated in the areas of prayer. Perhaps you wondered if God was even listening. Maybe you have wondered what difference prayer makes if you are praying to a God ... Read more
To the Anxious Christian
Nathaniel Wall
What is Anxiety? Anxiety was one of the most common mental health conditions before the COVID19 pandemic, and I can only imagine that it has exponentially increased over the last several weeks. Because anxiety is so common, it gets talked about a lot. Perhaps you ... Read more