I have seen these types of pictures on my feed since the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. It is sad…there needs to be an honest conversation about eternity. There was a decision made a few decades ago that we need focus on Life in Christ and not focus on hell. I am a proudContinue reading “Hell ain’t a party”
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Can it be that simple?
I am placing the finishing touches on tomorrows sermon. I am having a tough time. We are systematically going through the book of Romans. I am preaching on Romans 5:12-21. It is a great passage that contrasts Adam and Jesus. Death and Life. Judgement and Justification. I don’t have a problem with the text orContinue reading “Can it be that simple?”
Slow Down and DO something
In June of 1994 I sat before an ordination council and was asked what was my favorite scripture? I answered, Psalm 46:10 “He says. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Truth is, that was simply the verse I hadContinue reading “Slow Down and DO something”
Rock the Block
It seems like whenever Jesus wasn’t preaching or teaching he was at a party. His first miracle of turning water into wine was at a party. He was accused by the Pharisees by partying with sinners. If you search the scriptures Jesus was constantly creating a party atmosphere. He fed 5000 a fish fry soContinue reading “Rock the Block”
Christians Christmas Insecurities.
Tell me if you have heard this before? “They are putting stuff out for Christmas earlier every year!” “The commercialization of Christmas is stealing the true meaning of Christmas!” “Satan is trying to distract us from the meaning of Christmas!” Can I just ask everyone to relax? Christians can be the most insecure human beingsContinue reading “Christians Christmas Insecurities.”
The little things
There is a great story in the bible where Jesus was at a wedding. Actually his mother was at the wedding and it kinda seems like Jesus and his buddies crashed the party (man I love Jesus). Anyway, at this particular wedding Mary came to Jesus and informed him that the guest was running outContinue reading “The little things”