You will say in that day: "I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he … Continue reading Isaiah’s Hymn of Praise
It is Your Call
The following story runs the circuit of bulletins and sermon illustrations. The story goes this way: Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid … Continue reading It is Your Call
The Problem of Crime and Violence
"Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable … Continue reading The Problem of Crime and Violence
A Repeat Post on Examples
Pliny the Younger (A. D. 100) claimed, “Example, the surest method of instruction.” Pope John XXIII observed in 1940, “Words move, but examples draw” Daniel Boorstin stated, “Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.” As Christians these statements remind us the importance of being an example to others (1 Tim … Continue reading A Repeat Post on Examples
Keeping Your Marriage Together
I keep reading about and hearing about marriages breaking up, and not just in Hollywood. All the talk about divorce and broken homes breaks my heart. I hurt for the children, I hurt for the husbands, I hurt for the wives, I hurt for the grandparents, I hurt! I wish everyone had a great relationship. … Continue reading Keeping Your Marriage Together
Five Dangers Teens and College Students Need to be Aware of
This is for pre-teens, teens, college students, young adults, and anyone else this might apply to: Five Dangers of Premarital Sex. Counterfeit love - it will not last. We will not grow together intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually Emotional Consequences. Studies are showing many emotional problems of young adults and adolescence. Physical Consequences. Five in curable … Continue reading Five Dangers Teens and College Students Need to be Aware of
The Issue Answered
This morning the radio personalities shared a report of the death of a paparazzi who was pursuing a certain celebrity. Sixteen years ago paparazzi shared some blame when their chase for the million dollar picture resulted in the death of an international celebrity. Students are finishing school without the necessary tools (education) to compete in … Continue reading The Issue Answered
Keep Christ in . . .
One of the most sarcastic songs of this season is “So This is Christmas, War is Over” originally by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. If you pay attention to the underlying tone, they are saying “Who cares if this is Christmas, what are you doing the rest of the year to help the less fortunate.” … Continue reading Keep Christ in . . .
Rambling Thoughts
This morning, there may be no rhyme or reason to what follows. I am simply going to post what I am thinking. There is a lot on my mind lately and I am certain there is a lot on yours as well. 1. Newtown, Connecticut: So much runs through my mind as I think about … Continue reading Rambling Thoughts
Seven Greatest Things
Flipping through a file marked "Misc. Articles" I found the following outline. By the type font, I think it is from Gus Nichols who lived in worked in the county I now live in. If I were preaching it this Sunday, I might start by mentioning the Seven Wonders of the World or listing seven … Continue reading Seven Greatest Things
Driving Thought 