Redeemer Blue Ridge

10/08/2026

The Psalmist says in Psalm 46 that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” He is Our Stronghold. He is not a passive observer. God is our true and ultimate defense, our strength and help when trials hit. When culture is in chaos, politics fractures and moral foundations crumble, the faithful of God do not panic. Our security rests in God rather than in the sinking sand of men and this world.

We are reminded that God is always faithful in the chaos. Even in the midst of natural evil, social unrest, political breakdown, job loss, difficult marriages, failing of health, or financial hardship. Friends those grounded in God and standing firmly in His Word remain steady. Nations rage and rulers fall, but be encouraged God speaks, wicked peoples tremble and the earth melts before Him.

Yes, because He is God and we belong to Him we have no need to fear the wicked and evils of this world. He rules and reigns. His hand is strong and sovereign. His ways are good and true. His love and justice are perfect.

In Psalm 46 the call to "be still" is a command to cease striving in our own strength and wisdom, to put away worldly anxiety, and acknowledge God's total sovereign rule. He will be exalted among the nations and throughout the earth and His people are called to stand firm, act courageously, and trust in the God who defends them.

Rulers and nations plot against God and His Anointed. Spiritual forces of darkness battle day and night to thwart the plan of God. Yet God sits in heaven laughing. Man’s plans and the devil’s works will burn up and the ashes will blow away in the wind.

So Christian, get off the sideline, put on the whole armor of God, and get in the battle. Being still is not a call to passivity, complacency or worse, apathy. God is our refuge and strength. We are built up, strengthened, prepared and prayed over to be sent out into the battle that rages all around us. It begins in our families and homes, and moves out from there.

Consider this recent quote from a pastor, "I’d rather not be in a culture war either, but sometimes the opposite of war is not peace and quiet; it is surrender and loss."

Don’t surrender, the days are short, eternity is long. Get after it!

(painting: Peter Paul Rubens, St. George Fighting the Dragon, c. 1605–07)

10/02/2026

09/19/2026

If you are interested in our church or church in general then join us this Sunday at 9:30AM as we continue our membership class. We will be discussing what it means to be a church member as well as baptism (which happens to coincide with us having our first ever creek baptism in Goose Creek).

Our regular church service will begin at 10:30AM. If you are looking for a church all are welcome.

09/12/2026

This Sunday at 9:30AM we will continue our membership class.

Maybe the past few days have brought up questions in your mind or a void in your heart. Maybe you aren't sure what to make of the evil and chaos in the world today. For some, maybe you have been away from the church for a while and now you recognize you must be a part of a healthy church. Or maybe there are others that have questions about church in general or our church specifically. If you have questions join us tomorrow at 9:30AM for the membership class and 10:30AM for our worship service.

09/05/2026

The local church testifies to the world of the grace and mercy of God through Christ. As Christians we are to not neglect the gathering of the Lord's day.

As JC Ryle said, “We should always regard communion with other believers as an eminent means of grace.”

This Sunday at 9:30AM we will begin our first membership class. If you have questions about our church or are interested in what church membership means join us.

Our church service will begin at 10:30AM

(watercolor: Chuck Delpapa)

09/04/2026

This Sunday at 9:30AM we will begin our first membership class. If you have questions about our church or are interested in what church membership means join us.

08/28/2026

Wherever you turn it seems there's a storm. It's on the news, it's in the culture, sometimes our homes, schools or the ball field. It can even be in the church. These storms of life can dampen our spirits, trouble our hearts, worry our minds. Yet for the Christian these storms can be used by God to draw us closer to Him. And we can be sure of the promise that God has given to us, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”.

This promise is true and will not be broken. God does not change so His word does not change. Numbers 23:19, "God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?"

Be encouraged by this verse from "Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor" and join us this Sunday at 10AM. All are welcome!

Christ, the sure and steady Anchor
In the fury of the storm
When the winds of doubt blow through me
And my sails have all been torn
In the suffering, in the sorrow
When my sinking hopes are few
I will hold fast to the Anchor
It shall never be removed