No not the movie, I still have nightmares. I am speaking of the others, as in, those around you. Think about the other people you contact, connect with, and cross paths with each day. Think especially about your brothers and sisters in Christ. The more I study God's Word and reflect on His message, I become more and … Continue reading The Others
Christian Living
Positives From Rapture Books and Movies
There are positive things that come from movies and books about the end times. Although there are misunderstandings of the end of time in many of these works of fiction, there are some Biblical teachings present that we can learn from. Belief in God. These stories compel you to believe in God. There is a direct appeal … Continue reading Positives From Rapture Books and Movies
Ten Things to Think About
About 4 years ago I heard Vance Hutton share a message entitled "Things to Remember." I wrote his list in the back leaf of my Bible and every once in a while I look back at it. I looked at the list this morning and decided I would share it with you because, well it is … Continue reading Ten Things to Think About
Don’t or Do?
I remember it like it was 30 years ago . . . well it was 30 years ago. I was in high school and a classmate brought me a cassette to listen to in the car. It was a copy of a comedic routine with a religious focus. I want to remember that it was … Continue reading Don’t or Do?
R U Contagious
This past Sunday we looked at the concept of becoming a contagious church. We want to: Connect People with Jesus and His Word. Have a Contagious Positive Attitude Be United as a Church Family Show Compassion - Care Work Together for God's Glory not Our Own. Contagious churches are Churches that Sing Praise Contagious … Continue reading R U Contagious
Something Tempting
Although I posted this a couple of years ago. While looking through the archives, I thought, "Hey, this is worth repeating."A while back someone sent me a recipe claiming that you can make a chocolate cake in five minutes. I had my doubts. But the temptation of a chocolate cake in a mere five minutes … Continue reading Something Tempting
Why do bad things happen to me?
Why do bad things happen to good people? This may be the most commonly asked question about God. One which some refer to as the “Achilles Heel” of Christianity. Why does a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering in His world?First this is not the bell toll of death for Christianity that some make it out to be. Here are my … Continue reading Why do bad things happen to me?
Well He is Just . . . Different.
This coming Sunday at Central, we will complete a series from 1 Peter entitled, "Christ-Centered Christians." Of these fives chapters the lesson that stands out to me is from 1 Peter 2 when the apostle describes Christians with these terms: a holy priesthooda chosen raceA royal priesthooda holy nationa people of God's own possessionGod's people.As God's people, … Continue reading Well He is Just . . . Different.
Your Role Models
There are four men I want to tell you about who, in my opinion, attained celebrity status. These four men had an impact on my life from my earliest memories. The first man let me know he appreciated me. He told me every time I saw him that he liked me just the way I was. He spent time … Continue reading Your Role Models
Christianity in 3D
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. … Continue reading Christianity in 3D
Driving Thought 