Inward Transformation to the Outward Expression of Life
Our church just began a study on Spiritual Disciplines that will take place in our adult Bible Study classes over the span of 12 weeks. So, as I had the opportunity to preach 2 Sundays ago (on the first Sunday of this study), I decided to put forth a challenge as to why people should... Continue Reading →
I found this on One News Now blog, in a post entitled "Cinderella a Christian?" Like Tony Dungy (of the Indianapolis Colts), God continues to place men of God in the athletic spotlight. I greatly appreciate men like Dungy and Coach Moore, who are embracing that call with humility, and using that platform to point... Continue Reading →
One of my classes in Seminary this semester is an Apologitics class. This week, one of my assignments included answering the following worldview questions from my point of view, and then from the average American's point of view: How do we find happiness? How do we find wholeness? What goals are really worth pursuing? What... Continue Reading →
Once again, a person that we would label a 'celebrity' has given us a perfect illustration of this verse, found in Matthew 16:26. "What will it profit a man," Jesus asks, "to gain the whole world and (at the same time) forfeit his soul?" Heath ledger has proven to be another epitome of the message... Continue Reading →
After taking last week off from blogging because of the holidays and travel, this week I am late because of getting back in the office and being in 'go mode'. So, sorry for that.I wanted to, especially after Christmas has just passed and many tech gifts have been given to students, I wanted to issue... Continue Reading →
I had the opportunity last summer to visit Hungary on a mission trip with some of our recent graduates of our student ministry. We spent 7 days teaching English to a group of about 25-30 students ranging in age from 11 to 18. We taught about creation, the fall, the lingering detremental affects of sin... Continue Reading →
I have just finished reading an incredible book by David Nasser, entitled Glory Revealed. The book has 20 short chapters, in which David uses 10 different Scriptures to show how the glory of God is revealed in us and through us. If you are looking for a devotion-type book, I would highly recommend it to... Continue Reading →
Two Sundays ago now, our Pastor shared about spiritual gifts during our Bible Study hour. He spoke about the fact that we all have been given varying gifts from God and that we are all accountable for using those gifts in order to aid in building His kingdom here on earth. As he shared how... Continue Reading →
Have you ever allowed a perfect opportunity to say something to someone pass you by? I have. I have had so many, actually. The moment passes and then you spend the rest of the day wishing you had just said it. I actually had one of those this past week. For the first time ever,... Continue Reading →
In a 2003 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Philip Pullman announced that “My books are about killing God.” Conservative British columnist Peter Hitchens labeled Pullman “The most dangerous author in Britain” and described him as the writer “the atheists would have been praying for, if atheists prayed.”So, why am I telling you these things... Continue Reading →
