The Orchard Church - Ellijay, GA

Fear Not

When things get crazy and chaotic, we often make fear- and doubt-based decisions that lead to terrible outcomes. And we often don't even know we're doing it! So, how can you know if you are living in fear, and what will it take to live in freedom?

For Unto Us

2020 has brought a lot of anxiety and doubt for a lot of people. But there is a child born unto us.. He brings wonderful gifts to us, including being the Prince of Peace. What does that mean for me at the end of a very bizarre year?

I Am Thankful You Are

It seems that the whole world has become deluded... Maybe even us to some degree. But Scripture gives us an antidote to delusion... There IS a way to better anchor yourself into the truth and know what you really believe, and what it really means.

How To Tell if the Holy Spirit Is In YOU

I know there have been a lot of confusing teachings about this topic... Let's look at what the scripture actually says about who the Holy Spirit is, and how he works in you.

5 Surprising Ways to Know You're A Legalist

You aren't a legalist... Some sort of Pharisee/Christian hybrid that makes sure to live by the letter, rather than the spirit of the Law, right? I thought that about myself, until I had to do a re-assessment of my own, and I was surprised! You might be too! Here are 5 subtle ways you know that you are a legalist.

The Context of the Cross

Did you ever realize that the words Jesus said on the cross had context? Context that we 21st century Americans have difficulty understanding. Paul Stippich walks us through the words of Jesus to see what their context reveals about us today.

Trick or Treat

This is a tough one.. God created you to honor Him, to glorify him. Most of us think we are doing a pretty good job at that, but are we, really? What does God say about our ability to honor him?

Face Off

That Day is coming when God will judge everyone. Including you and me. But, what is the standard He will judge by? If He judges by the standard of His written Word, then what does that mean for us? What does that mean for people who don't have access to God's Word? Is God's Judgment fair to everyone?

Prayer Walk Talk

We just took a prayer trip to Washington DC, joining with tens of thousands of other Christians to pray for our nation. It was an amazing, refreshing experience. I wanted to share a little of it with you, so you could be in on it as well.

Presuming On God?

Paul is very clear with us here in Romans... “That Day” is coming. But, is God right to be angry with people who sin in these ways?