This week’s Sunday School lesson is on John 4–Jesus’ interaction with a Samaritan woman. The lesson has much to teach, but perhaps the greatest truth that I was encouraged by is the fact that Jesus does not judge by appearances. … Read More
I received my last issue of Health magazine and like all magazine subscriptions when you receive your last one, they tried to get me to renew. So on the cover they had a picture of a tasty doughnut with icing … Read More
This past weekend we had our highest Friday/Sunday attendance. On Friday we had 30 people (which is our highest for a non-Food & Friend Night) and on Sunday we had 42. I am very encouraged by this and I hope … Read More
When Jesus was led to the wilderness to be tempted for 40 days, there is a very real typology of Adam and Christ that we see. Let’s compare/contrast each instance. Adam was sinless. Jesus was sinless. Adam was a son … Read More
Paul tells us to be, “Children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day … Read More
I am challenged by the teaching of Jesus in Luke 17:7-10: “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline … Read More
This lady says that I am to talk to my neighbor and tell them to listen to this poem. So that is what I am doing :) Seriously, though, this is one of the most powerful things I have heard … Read More
Suppose an angel came to earth and wanted to verify if I was a Christian. Who would I have them interview? Perhaps he could start with the church secretary to see if I went to church regularly. I had perfect … Read More
So often when I find myself having a bad day or week, I seek consolation in things that seemingly have the ability to console. Truth is, they never do. Our tendency is to find comfort or to fix the problem … Read More
According to Wikipedia, “repentance is the activity of reviewing one’s actions and feeling contrition or regret for past wrongs. It generally involves a commitment to personal change and resolving to live a more responsible and humane life. In religious contexts … Read More