Hebrews 10:19-25 reminds us that we are to be confident in the blood of Jesus Christ for our preservation. In keeping with this confidence we are to “… let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one [...]
In his book, Don’t Waste Your Life, John Piper writes about the Ruinous Ethic of Mere Avoidance. Here is an excerpt from his book found on pages 118 and 119. If we are going to pay the price and take the risks it will cost to make people glad in God, we move beyond the [...]
Hi how is your day going? My day is going just fine except for the projector that will not work, the person who forgets to follow through, the gas I had to buy before the week was through and so on. Ever had a day like mine? Where everything you start out to do is [...]
Below is an article that I liked and have included in my pen for this newsletter. Sometimes we allow things to get in the way of what God would have us become. He makes a good observation. Enjoy Blessings, John The words “holy” and “sacred” are sometimes used interchangeably. I don’t think this [...]
Well it is tax time and I just filled out my 2012 Taxes return. I always get uptight when I file my taxes because it seems that so much money is leaving my pocket. I want more of it to stay within my control. And yet scripture reminds me that I am to be a [...]
Greetings in the name of Jesus the Christ. I am excited about this time of year because we are about to celebrate the reason the church exists. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is so full of God’s love toward us. But before we get to resurrection Sunday we must prepare for that day. [...]
Prayer is an important part of the Christian’s life. It is so important that for the last 3 years we have been putting a special emphasis on teaching and practicing the discipline of prayer. Why is it so important? Getting to know God’s will can only come through talking to and listening for God. In [...]
In a few weeks we will be celebrating Easter. We will be happy to remember that Jesus is raised from the dead. But this makes no difference unless WE have seen Jesus! Mark 16:12 “After that, He appeared in another form to two of them…” Being saved and seeing Jesus are not the same thing [...]
This Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. It starts with Ash Wednesday. It is the beginning of reflection on one’s life and self-denial for 40 days. It is the reason the term giving up something for Lent is often said before Ash Wednesday. The self-denial aspect of Lent is to remind us that we are [...]
Two weeks ago I read a passage from Matthew 4:13-17 in worship. It was Jesus calling for repentance. It is the way to be close to God. We are called to turn away from all things that deter our focus from the teachings of God. This turning away is called repentance. It is seeking forgiveness [...]
