And this is the testimony that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:11-12 ESV When Barb and I were on vacation and we shared a table with some new found Read more about What kind of Church are we?[…]
Matthew 6:11; 32-33 Barb and I arrived back here in Minnesota on September 3 from my two month Sabbatical and our son’s wedding on Labor Day weekend. We had a wonderful summer and the wedding capped off everything in the most fabulous way. The kids asked me to do the service so I was honored. Read more about The Greatest Dangers to our Spiritual Focus[…]
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; in order that I Read more about Opportunities and Open Doors[…]
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the Read more about Discipleship is a Way of Life not a Lifestyle[…]
Disclaimer: I am not stating church policy in this article. I am presenting possible scenarios to consider. We just finished our series on God & Homosexuality and I know there are a number of issues or questions that are still on people’s mind. So I will take a two or three weeks to explore a Read more about God & Homosexuality[…]
And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. – Act Read more about Enjoying the Favor of all the People[…]
And a certain man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order to beg alms of those who were entering the temple. And when he saw Peter and John about to Read more about What is Ministry?[…]
The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd. But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: Read more about Can we do too Much Bible Study?[…]
Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (NAS) Since it was Mother’s Day this past Sunday I changed up my normal approach to Mother’s Day and spoke about parenting instead of just talking about moms. I will do the Read more about Blueprint for Parenting[…]
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Look upon my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins. – Psalm 25:16-18 (NAS) And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely Read more about Loneliness[…]