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May 4, 2022
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”1 Peter 2:24-25 Have you ever gotten lost? It can be one o...
repentanceMay 3, 2022
“There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless...
afflictionMay 2, 2022
Let keep digging into 2 Corinthians;“For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us...
weaknessApril 29, 2022
I’ve thought about this all week and I wanted to end this week by discussing probably my most favorite verse in the Bible;“So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me...
humilityApril 28, 2022
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”Philippians 2:3 ESVSo we all have to deal with pride, lust and entitlement to some degree. Some more in one area than others. But to be able to deal with the weak areas of our life we need...
spiritual-giftsApril 27, 2022
Did you know you have a gift to share? You do, whether you are aware of it or not you’ve got one. Some times these gifts may not internal knowledge or a skill you share. Many times is as simple as sharing a gift God has blessed you with. Maybe it’s a ride for a friend when their car is broken dow...
perseveranceApril 26, 2022
Grinding it out and persevering builds character. Plain and simple. Something about endurance has the incredible capacity to refine you. I guess it’s kind of like a fire for silver, removing impurities and strengthening the character. Often because endurance goes hand-in-hand with trials and tria...
resilienceApril 25, 2022
We went to a wedding yesterday and I got to see some friends I haven’t seen in a few years. Heard some personal stories of struggle and friends overcoming life’s hurdles. I’ve had some recently myself and it got me thinking…How fast do you bounce back after a loss?One of the great tragedies in mo...
materialismApril 22, 2022
So, I want to end this week talking about some of the things that in many ways separate us from our relationship with God. The pursuit of “more” is definitely one of those things...“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.”...
fearApril 21, 2022
Monday I started my new treatments. The anxiety and fear that I had to built up inside me was ridiculous. No matter what I did, I could not relax. While the procedure was as bad as I thought, the aftermath wasn’t. I’m sure I’m like the rest of us when I say I’m bad about fear and worry. No matter...
bible-studyApril 20, 2022
A few weeks ago I finally broke down and actually purchased a new study Bible. It’s been fun and I’ve enjoyed some of the reference that I hadn’t had before. But something struck me as I was messing around with it and reading different books in the Bible…Read the instructions. So I’m like you and...
evangelismApril 19, 2022
So far this week we’ve talked about what God did for us by sending his one and only son to die for our sins. We’ve talked about loving God passionately and loving others selflessly. But how do we really share the Gospel? By staying on a mission! Now you and I know about God’s grace and the salvat...
easterApril 18, 2022
He is risen! Our world we live in is starved for love! Not the fake, strings attached kind of love, but the real kind of love that only comes from God. The Bible says in John 3:16 that God SO LOVED the world that He gave his only son… God Himself is love and everything He does flows from that. Th...
good-fridayApril 15, 2022
To the non-believer, today is just Friday. To us, Christians, it’s Good Friday! But why is it good? Most would say it’s the day that Jesus suffered and died on the cross at Mt. Calvary. Tortured and ridiculed as he bled out and died a most graphic death. Why call it good? Good because His death w...
gods-loveApril 14, 2022
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”Revelation 3:20 One of the most powerful things we need to understand as we Follow Jesus is how much God loves us, He isn't interested in some religious exc...
courageApril 13, 2022
I saw a video yesterday of the new Master’s Champion Scottie Scheffler’s interview. When asked if he was nervous or scared going into the last day of the tournament, he responded, “He plays golf to glorify God.” Because of that, he had total peace. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courage...
compassionApril 12, 2022
So I’ve been thinking about what is really means to have compassion. I pray nightly that God lays compassion on my heart towards others...specifically those who oppose me. It’s hard these days with so many labels, differences of opinion, lifestyles, etc. to always connect with people. Take the po...
trustApril 11, 2022
We’ve spent last week primarily talking about letting go and trusting God with his plan for us. So, I thought I would send us into the weekend with Joshua 1:9“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherev...
prayerApril 8, 2022
“Good Lord willing …”How many times have we heard this saying as response to questions about our plans we have for our lives? I’ve heard it a lot! I’ve said it! I suppose it’s meant to express our beliefs that we believe and trust that if ______ is God’s will then it will be. But are we praying f...
waiting-on-godApril 7, 2022
How are we doing waiting on God’s Plan for us? I ask because I’ve been a bit “all over the place” lately waiting to start treatments again…“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”Psalms 27:14 You know, when we go for the instant gratification, we give up...
purityApril 6, 2022
“"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.”Matthew 23:25-26 So, am I really tha...
repentanceApril 5, 2022
I’ve really been digging into forgiveness, so bear with me a little. It’s on my heart and I’m tuned in right now. Let’s talk repentance, something I know a lot about. “Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven t...
forgivenessApril 4, 2022
Let’s pull that bandaid off this morning on one of my favorite topics and get the week started off right!“Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” Luke 6:27-28 Wow, this is a tough one...We are called to forgive those that hurt us, unconditionally...
humilityApril 1, 2022
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”Philippians 2:3-4 What are we doing here? What is reading the Bible, prayer, and Christianity all a...