Francis Schaeffer, in The Church at the End of the Twentieth Century, offered an analogy for how God will judge us one day: At birth every person is fitted with an invisible microphone around their neck. You will always be
Jesus is Better than Captain Marvel, Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker and Winnie-the-Pooh
I was talking with one of the guys from church the other day. He said sometimes he has a hard time believing that Jesus is God. I asked him: “What if Jesus was like he’s described in The Bible, but
There’s More
Do you ever wonder about how God can be one God, but have three persons? I hope so, because God should give us a sense of wonder. Like looking at a fire and letting that natural wonder bounce around your
Love comes first.
Last week for youth group I asked Christen to make an illustration with two people standing behind a giant Valentine’s Day looking heart with the word “love” on it. I used it to teach and remind the group that for
One by One
One by One I went to New York City a couple years ago with a school field trip. For a few hours one morning, I was watching over 14, 7th and 8th graders in Times Square by myself. The students
Developing a Habit of Humility
Developing a Habit of Humility I don’t know if you think much about becoming a humbler person, or if you have any habits in your life that will help grow more humble, but you should. Jesus Christ, although he was
I can’t keep quiet about silence any longer
We have not had Sunday morning church with everyone there for two weekends in a row. I miss you all, and I have been working over two sermons about good habits for disciples, silence and humility. Since I’ve had extra
This Sunday
Please read Jonah before this Sunday. With Holy Spirit’s help this little book will preach to your heart.
A Pattern in the Moral Teaching of Ephesians 4 and 5
I was reflecting on Ephesians 4 and 5. I saw this pattern of instructions for how to live as a Christian, someone who is recreated to live like God in true righteousness and holiness. Put off falsehood Put on speaking
Ephesians and Father’s Day
Happy Father’s day to everyone. We started Ephesians this morning and learned that Our heavenly Dad has a plan for us. If you want to get the most out of Ephesians, read it on your own. One way that has