Christians like to use the comparison that Jesus used in Matthew where He says “You are the salt of the earth…” I wonder how many of us have really thought about this. I have seen people use this scripture at times to justify weird or spooky behavior. I have seen it used to justify … Continue reading
Have you ever felt like just giving up? Every year, my wife, Penny, and I take a couple of days and head to the mountains of western North Carolina. We get a cabin up in the woods and just chill. There is spotty internet available and not a lot to … Continue reading
Jesus answered:”Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. ~ Matthew 24: 4-5 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral … Continue reading
With the recent news surrounding the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman, I think that it is appropriate to address the subject that this has become, one of racial prejudice. Even among those who purport to be Christians, the issue has polarized us to the … Continue reading
Ever felt like leaving your church? Of course you have. Nearly all of us have left a church at one time or another. Statistically, most churches who do experience growth do so because of new people transferring from other churches. Statistics also tell us that the number one reason that … Continue reading
I received a call from my newly licensed daughter this week. “Dad. Someone just hit me.” I’m not one who is easily panicked, but I have to admit that my heart jumped just a little. My grandchildren were in the car with her. After determining that everyone was alright physically, … Continue reading
Have you ever been disappointed with God? I think that if we’re honest with ourselves, nearly all of us would answer with a resounding “yes!” I know I have. I have even let Him know it sometimes (as if He didn’t already know) by verbalizing my disappointment. Some of us … Continue reading
I once knew a lady who had tremendous faith. In fact, at one point she needed to move into a new house. I asked her if she had found one yet. She replied that she had not. When I asked her in what area she had been looking, she replied … Continue reading
Those of you born later than 1970 may not get the title to this weeks blog. To the rest of us, it will make perfect sense. There is a section of verses in the book of Ecclesiastes chapter 3 where Solomon begins to rehearse some of what he has discovered … Continue reading
I’ve seen a lot of articles recently on the state of the church. I’ve seen statistics that say that the church in America is growing at a rate faster than other religions. I’ve seen statistics that show that the church is declining faster than at any other time in history. … Continue reading