Prior to this message we had a great celebration of baptism within our church family. Baptism is a sign and a seal of God’s promises…so in today’s message we are reminded that our identity is in Christ alone. All people are God’s people and He chooses us, dearly loves us, and wants for us to … More God’s Promise
“The most spiritual thing you will ever do is choose.” (Erwin Raphael McManus) Praying, reading the Bible, serving, loving, forgiving, offering grace and mercy…all choices we are free to make. There is nothing more real than Christian freedom, but that freedom is to be used to help/build up others! We have the choice to follow … More Choices.
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) The tomb is empty. Jesus conquered sin & death. Jesus rose again & is preparing the way … More He Chose Us…
For each of the last 10 years during Holy Week, I read and reflect on something I wrote on Good Friday the Easter after God turned our eyes toward this new chapter of life… Good Friday – 2011 Thank You for today, Father. Thank You for what you did for us today. Thank You for … More Good Friday Reflection…
What is your distraction? What gets you off-task or misdirected? Paul continues to teach us how to MODEL God’s way of living so we can SHOW the world the hope, love, grace, mercy, redemption, and Truth he offers. In verse 35 Paul writes, “I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, … More Undivided
We live in a society filled with double-standards…Double-standards are EVERYWHERE. Often we find that, as a people, we are very lenient with ourselves (or those like us/those we like), but very judgmental of others (or those we disagree with). Double-standards seem to be the rule. If we “zoom out” and begin to look where our … More Double-Standard
We live in a society that is so divided and divisive…Is this how it is supposed to be? This can’t be what life and society are supposed to be about, can it? Unity, wholeness, oneness are written into the character of God. Jesus came, lived, died, and rose again so that we “may all be … More Whose Idea WasThis?
There is too much division in this world. We all have a role to play to heal the division and bring unity. How can we seek unity with “those people” who don’t see things the way we see them? Does fighting/arguing fix anything? What do people see when we fight? What is God’s definition of … More Love 1st. Love in the Middle. Love Last.
Do you want to bring breakthrough in your life? Are you feeling like you are on the cusp of something great and would like to get to it? Or, do you need help to overcome some difficulty in your life? There is something you can do that can bring breakthrough in your life that may … More When You Fast…
10 years ago today was one of the final nights of Camp Judson High School Camp 2010. This was the night of the late night “Blessing Service”…a powerful night of encouragement for both campers and volunteers. 2010 was the year I was Camp Pastor. It was on this night, July 29th, 2010, when I returned … More 10 Years! (& a couple random thoughts)
