by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ
If you asked anyone whether it was better to be happy or sad/grumpy, most people if not all would say “happy.” Should we, then, pursue happiness as our goal? How do we know if we truly are happy? What does it mean or look like to be happy? Can we be happy all the...
by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Following Christ, Relationships
Scripture reading: Malachi 2:16, Luke 6:27-35 The selection of Scripture readings is not intended to be oxymoronic or sarcastic. “For I hate divorce … love your enemies.” Read on, and you will understand why the two readings were selected. In Luke 6 we have, if ever...
by admin | Oct 1, 2014 | Following Christ, Marriage
Homosexuality is a divisive issue, particularly when it comes to the church. For the moment, let’s set aside the questions of whether the Bible is ambiguous on the practice of homosexuality and whether homosexuality is a gene designed by God and acceptable...
by admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Following Christ, Parenting
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline is an expression of love … for child and God. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 “Nice” is not a word I like, but I have to admit it is easy to let it roll off my tongue. “Kind” and “love” are words I force...
by admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Following Christ, Parenting
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline fulfills our parental accountability to Christ. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 If I am faithful to the Lord as a parent, I cannot be held responsible for their decision to reject the Lord. However, if I am...
by admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Following Christ, Parenting
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline models Christ for our children. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 We as parents all have a duty to model the Lord to our children. Yes, we have a parental obligation to point them to Christ, but we also have a duty...