Following Christ leaves no room for vengeance, self-preservation, or wrong priorities. So many want to follow Jesus, but only if a life of faith can be lived as much of the world as in the world. Breathless excitement wasn't enough, cultural
Google the words, “Time Management” and you’ll get about 500 million hits. Time has become a big deal for us. Each of us has the same amount of simultaneous time. Some want it to go faster and others want it to slow down. Some cultures are sl
Google the words, “Time Management” and you’ll get about 500 million hits. Time has become a big deal for us. Each of us has the same amount of simultaneous time. Some want it to go faster and others want it to slow down. Some cultures are sl
Today, is the third part in our series that is focusing on Jesus’ parable of the Sower and the Seed. We have reviewed the different types of soil—the path, the rocky soil, the soil choked out by weeds, and the good soil. We rejoiced to hear o
God sent prophets to the people with messages which were to serve as big signs pointing them to their Savior. But, most people did not connect the dots between the prophecies and the fulfillment. Instead, they hated him, disowned him, and kill
“Last Judgment” might bring thoughts of gloom and doom – as frightening at our future for health care, social security, unemployment. Except that believers see the judgment of God not as damnation, but as our final deliverance, spiritual health
The disciples of Jesus found themselves facing days like this from time to time. They often had to count the cost of following Jesus and making him the first priority in their lives. But, they also learned of a “golden pin” if you will. Somethi
It just so happens that we celebrate the Festival of the Holy Trinity during the graduation season. I wonder if it would be appropriate for us to say, “Congratulations!” to the Holy Trinity?
These days as much as unemployment remains a problem, a growing dilemma is the number of people who do have jobs but dread them. According to studies, two big reasons why some workers can’t wait until the workday is over are ...
The church members in Thessalonica were having a lot of problems dealing with death. And we don’t know exactly why. Maybe because they were new Christians, or their BIC classes were cut short because Paul had to get out of town fast. Whatever t
The devil would like all of us to be members of St. Minimum congregation because they pose the smallest threat to his kingdom. But, God wants us to be obedient to his Word and to live faithfully in his kingdom. So the background is set. Now, m