What is the key that unlocks forgiveness? So many struggle with the idea of forgiveness – needing it, wanting to extend it, even forgiving themselves. So what is the key to forgiveness? John 8:31-36 is crystal clear that truth is the key to forgiveness. Truth about who we really are, what we really need and… Continue Reading The truth shall make you free
Normally this spot has something to do with the previous Sunday’s sermon, but not this time. I read an article today which astounded me, and I imagine it will you, too. The article says that about 11,000 out of 30,000 runners in a marathon held in Mexico City were disqualified for cheating. Their cheating was… Continue Reading Cheating is a shortcut – to losing
“Pay me now or pay me later” and “An ounce of prevention versus a pound of cure” are two adages I grew up hearing over and over. These phrases immediately came to mind as I listened to Al Mohler’s The Briefing last week as he shared an article from USA Today about school supplies. When… Continue Reading An ounce of prevention – worth a ton
Are you a Lone Ranger Christian — thinking you can go it alone and never allowing anyone to really know who you are, what you need, how you are hurting? Our passage in today’s message speaks to our relationship with Christ being one of community. The Jewish nation was always about community. Their worship, their… Continue Reading Who was that masked man – you?
Hebrews 11 is a chronicle of the race run with endurance by faith of many Old Testament saints. And today’s message from Hebrews 12:1-13 is the call to today’s children of God to run the race (whatever it entails for each individual) with endurance brought on by faith in Christ, who saved us. Continue Reading Endurance brought on by faith
Unlike in The Lord of the Rings, you don’t hold up the Bible and give a command. No; if you want Christ (and the light He brings to your life), you must come to Him, leaving your former way of living, trust Him with all that you are, and following Him. And where will following Him take you? Out of the darkness and into the light! Continue Reading Out of darkness, into light
Last month I received many “happy birthday” wishes. I was serenaded at Olive Garden by an impromptu group of our ladies, I received a call from our widows group and received many cards, notes and Facebook posts. I have tried to give my birthday away so I can remain the same age, but to no… Continue Reading Perception vs. reality
This coming Sunday we will celebrate Communion, or the Lord’s Supper. As I reflect on the sermon from last Sunday, I am reminded once again it is a celebration — not a reenactment – that we will have. Continue Reading Celebration. Not reenactment.
I remember a performance review I had when I was about 45 years old. My manager asked me if I was being challenged in my position and what I hope to see happen in it. This review came back to mind Sunday as we were challenged about whether the “mission of our job or our life… Continue Reading Make an impact
