Monday morning quick thought: Social media is working against you in ways you might not notice. 1 Samuel 16:7 CSB[7] But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the LORD sees, for humans see what is visible, but… Read More
It’s true that God is sovereign over the rulers of nations, but it’s not true that He is only sovereign over one nation. We are told in a scripture to pray for our leaders, we are told to obey those whom God has put over us until it compromises the Gospel. This command is for… Read More
First, the closures and responses to COVID-19 are not a conspiracy attempt by socialist to win the election in November. Can we drop that already? As Christians we don’t give ourselves to unsubstantiated rumors and “what if’s?” Christians are people of truth who live in the light and not the shadows. The closures are not… Read More
With your down time this weekend check out these posts on Christian living, Pro-life, parenting, & Hurricane Dorian. Christian Life “Joyful Christians are not nitpickers. They’re not looking for reasons to be offended. They aren’t hypercritical. They are known for grace.” Trevin Wax Full article is here: https://t.co/l5s7eEw6rh Pro-Life & Adoption Why adoption is a… Read More
In 1894 the federal holiday known as Labor Day was established to celebrate those who “labor” and is the official end of summer. On this day when many of us are able to rest and spend time with our families, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the Lord. Genesis 2:1-3 CSB [1] So… Read More
Check out these articles as you spend time on your phone this weekend, and remember to make worship this Sunday a priority for you and your family! How online habits form us and disconnect us https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/constantly-disconnected What a bloomless tree can teach us about God: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/what-a-bloomless-tree-taught-me-about-trusting-god Grandchildren are the crown of the aged: https://www.challies.com/articles/grandchildren-are-the-crown-of-the-aged/ How… Read More
2 Timothy 4:6-8 CSB [6] For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time for my departure is close. [7] I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. [8] There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the… Read More
This is part three of a three part blog series from a sermon I preached at a recent members meeting at Harrisburg Baptist Church. Romans 1:29–32 (CSB) 29 They are filled with all unrighteousness, evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful,… Read More
This is part two of a three part blog series from a sermon I preached at a recent members meeting at Harrisburg Baptist Church. Romans 1:29–32 (CSB) 29 They are filled with all unrighteousness, evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful,… Read More
Gossip is a growing problem in the church because Gossip has become normalized behavior in our culture. It is often spun as simply stating the truth, but gossip is a sin and unfortunately, it is a sin that is rarely addressed from the pulpit or in writing. This three part blog series is from a… Read More
