When I was a young man, I was somewhat pudgy (some would say chunky, still others said, “Fat!”). My appearance was something that was a constant source of grief for me. I was made fun of and even at times would lash out in anger at others.
I learned later in life [...]
Read the following passage and give some one-word descriptions and an explanation of what following Christ involves. I’ll get the ball rolling.
(Luke 14:26-35 NCV) “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters–or even life–more than me, he cannot be my follower. {27} Whoever is not willing [...]
Matthew 28:18-20 has been called by some, “Jesus’ Marching Orders.” It is Matthew’s account of the great commission. It is clear from this text that Jesus wants us to be “making disciples.” Are we doing that?
This question has been prompted in my mind by an article I recently read in Wineskins Magazine. If you haven’t [...]
Ellen and I are coming up on the first goal of our new lifestyle change. This Friday marks one month of consistent exercise. We’ve done some kind of cardio exercise for at least thirty minutes a day at least five days a week. It is awesome to see a goal set and [...]
Yesterday was Sunday and most Sundays start quite normally with my anticipation of a gathering with my church family at Creekside. Our worship time is a highlight of my week. Gathering to listen to what God has to say to us from His word in class is always interesting and a growth time for us.
Sunday [...]
It really started 16 years ago last night. In that year, June 28 fell on a Sunday night. Ellen was carrying our twins. We had tried and tried to keep them from coming early, but they would have none of that. On the 28th, Ellen called me at church and I [...]
Our Bible School is going great. We continue to have a wonderful spirit prevail. The children are off the chain with their love of singing and dancing. I often wonder what Sunday mornings would look like if worship was like that. Children are so uninhibited and open with how they feel [...]
We started our Family Bible School tonight. We call it “Family” Bible School because it’s for the whole family. We had lots of people. We didn’t count, but preacher count was about 150 or so. We had lots of singing, a great lesson about creation and an event called the bubble. [...]
I just finished a book that is really inspiring. The book is called “Never Say Diet” by Chantel Hobbs. Ellen and I were just browsing a book store. I found it interesting to see a book about diet in the Christian section. This book was right next to “UnChristian” (another good one by the way). [...]
I am amazed at the talent that God has given his people. The Bible says, (1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NCV) “There are different kinds of gifts, but they are all from the same Spirit. {5} There are different ways to serve but the same Lord to serve. {6} And there are different ways that God works [...]
