In our monthly gathering of men at church we invite various brothers to share their testimony. A “testimony” is simply when you tell others what God’s been doing in your life. It can include (and often does) how you were awakened to Christ and initially began serving Him, but it need not (nor should it) […]
A “God” Thing
November 27, 2009 by
This is the first post in a series over the next four weeks leading up to Christmas entitled: “Lessons from the Holy Family.” The holy family I’m talking about is none other than the holy family of old: the Virgin named Mary, Joseph her husband and the Christ child. And the first lesson from the […]
On the Subject of Cremation
November 21, 2009 by
As America’s population ages and finances decline, the question can arise among Christians as to whether or not cremation is a reasonable alternative to what can sometimes be a very costly traditional approach to burial. I’d like to offer a quick answer to this question even though it may be controversial to some. First of […]
10 Lies of the Devil
November 18, 2009 by
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 […]
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