There was a crafty beast in the Garden of Eden. And he could talk! To the woman, the serpent said, “You won’t die if you eat the forbidden fruit. You’ll just become like God.” And the mother of all the living went along. Eve ate. To this day her children are paying for that choice […]
The Power of Appreciation
November 10, 2009 by
“And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’” (Mark 1:11; NIV) My son, Michael, had a writing test a few years ago. My wife, Kim, and I were very anxious about how he would perform. Of course, Kim had invested much time and energy […]
6 More Women-5 More Lessons
November 8, 2009 by
Pastor Mike highlights six more women in the Bible and a central lesson from their stories: Rahab, Deborah, Michal, the Queen of Sheba, Elizabeth and Mary.
A Biblical Look At Hell
November 4, 2009 by
Pastor Mike shares what the Scriptures have to say about a place you don’t want to go.
On Sloppy Preaching and Popes
November 2, 2009 by
Ex cathedra. It’s a term that basically means what the Pope says goes and you don’t question it. Uh uh. No way. It’s “gospel.” And what’s crazy about it is it can happen even outside the Vatican with preachers and Christian leaders. People can begin to think that what they say goes and you better […]
Throwing Caution to the Wind
October 25, 2009 by
“He who watches the wind will not sow and he who looks at the clouds will not reap.” (Ecclesiastes 11:4) Risk taking. Sure there is wisdom in cautiousness and being careful and weighing this and that before we proceed. And prudence requires that we act in just such a way especially when others are involved […]
5 Things Jesus Refused to Do (in 30 seconds)
October 24, 2009 by
Pastor Mike offers a twist on the question: What would Jesus do? This is about what Jesus wouldn’t do. (If you can’t see this video, click here.)
7 Proofs Good Always Triumphs Over Evil
October 23, 2009 by
When wickedness overtakes the affairs of men, what can the righteous do? An answer to the question here.
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