by admin | Feb 13, 2015 | Faith, Following Christ
“Experience is a good teacher, but often she charges too much in tuition.” S.M. Lockridge (1913-2000), Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, San Diego, California. One of the things that baffles me is that we human beings (including myself) do not learn from others and do...
by admin | Feb 6, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ, Waiting
Scripture Reading: John 11:1-15 During times when our efforts fail to resolve a looming crisis, there are often tangible consequences. If a bill is not paid on time, you can be charged a late fee. A car barreling through a red light crashes into your car, despite your...
by admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Following Christ
Scripture reading: Luke 14:25-35 The following points are taken from the characteristics Christ listed. 1. Hate your father, mother, spouse and children, brothers and sisters, and even your own life. The word “hate” literally means hate. It is sort of an ironic word...
by admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Following Christ
Scripture reading: Luke 14:25-35 At first blush, it would seem that there are several different themes or topics running through this teaching of Jesus. The entire discourse, however, relates to one instruction, which is the cost of discipleship. When I think of...
by admin | Jan 23, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ
As water moves, it etches its imprint on everything it touches. A waterfall carves into rock and earth. The beauty of places such as Antelope Canyon in Arizona was created by rushing, flowing water. Rushing, flowing water can also cause destruction, by removing earth...
by admin | Jan 17, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ
We would like to believe Jesus fulfilled (ended) Sabbath observance by what He did on the Sabbath. In response, the Pharisees cried foul, and breaking traditional Sabbath customs was one of the charges which led to Jesus’ death sentence. But, before we can...