Remember
(photo props) To most, silence is golden. We enjoy quiet and no movement of any kind. However, when it seems that God is silent to us, we panic. Even the psalmist asked countless times, “Why are you silent, oh God; why are you far from me?”. I believe that God is silent for two reasons. [...]
Read More...Hope in spite of “reality”
I’ve often heard the statement that goes something like this, “I know what the Bible says, but this is the real world I’m talking about.” The essence of the argument is this, the Bible offers nice platitudes and is really good to follow when everything is going well or if something directly relates to spiritual [...]
Read More...The Best Thing
Most times it’s tough as a responsible adult to know where to direct your energy and efforts. If you put it towards your job, the paycheck and promotions are huge, but your family suffers. If you neglect your responsibilities at work, you could lose the job that provides for your family. And what about fun? [...]
Read More...What’s the worst that could happen?
When I’m faced with tough decisions I will often ask two questions, “What is the best case scenario” and “What’s the worst that could happen”. Between these two questions I’m given clear potential boundaries. This last Sunday I challenged us to make Christ our #1 priority. So, I ask you what’s the worst/best that could [...]
Read More...Training With A Cause
1 Timothy 4:7-13, 16 – “Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. [...]
Read More...What Do I Do?
Jesus, fully God, has an endless list of words ascribed to who He is and what He is like. It can almost be overwhelming at times when people are saying you should be “like Christ”. That infinite list can be and IS impossible to live up to. Through His Spirit we can live out these [...]
Read More...Christ-Like Compassion
Sometimes when churches begin to talk and focus on compassion, the idea of compassion becomes the center of everything. The entirety of the church begins to revolve around the idea, “Where can we show compassion?” I know that several of you are probably thinking, “well what’s wrong with that?” Specifically, nothing…eventually EVERYTHING! Many, in fact [...]
Read More...Obedience
Psalm 119:4-5 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Precepts are defined as a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct; injuction with moral conduct; law. God has laid down a clear direction for how we live and He [...]
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