by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ, Worry
Scripture reading: Matthew 6:25-34 When reading through Scripture or preaching sermons, our minds tend to focus on certain verses in a passage of Scripture. The result can sometimes lead to emphasizing a verse, phrase or word that is not the true focal point. Perhaps...
by admin | Nov 23, 2014 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ, Worry
Scripture reading: Matthew 6:28-33 We have two lilies in the flower bed in front of our home. Living in Florida, it is a challenge to keep any kind of flowers growing well. We can have long periods without rain and blazing hot sunshine during the long summer days. The...
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...