Last week I was casually asked what I was doing for the weekend. I told the man who asked that I was really excited about an upcoming event at church. I was really surprised by the way this man’s face was surprised and quickly responded with, “Well that’s good for ...
Read More »Our Hope: Lessons From Sunday School
‘You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.’ Titus 2:1 (NIV) Lessons from Sunday school are not always the ones taught to the students in the class. Quite often, the teachers also derive great benefits from the lessons they teach. Consider this. If we have been permitted to ...
Read More »No More Ruffles
One of the things that amazes me most about Jesus (and what I wish I had more of) is His “never get ruffled” demeanor. Have you noticed that, particularly in John 5? No matter what the circumstances, He always responded with quiet, calm assurance. Peace and quiet confidence wrapped around ...
Read More »Where Has All The Wonder Gone?
“…the world is a work of art, set before all for contemplation so that through it the wisdom of Him who created it should be known…” (Basil) In the busyness of today, we seldom stop to experience wonder. By its very definition, wonder is invoked by something amazing, mysterious, never ...
Read More »Christmas: A Time of Forgiveness and Restoration
“Forgiveness is giving up the possibility of a better past.” Christmastime can bring up many feelings especially unforgiveness and without forgiveness we won’t be able to experience restoration. Jesus was born so that we could experience restoration with the Lord. When we don’t forgive others it not only hurts our ...
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