Isaiah 55:10-11: “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return… Read More »
Chapter Twelve
I want to briefly discuss three things that stood out to me as I read this chapter. 1) The damage that occurs when we are selfish: The hostility of the religious leaders toward Jesus we saw in the last chapter has turned into pure evil in chapter twelve. In verses 10-11 they were plotting to… Read More »
Chapter Eight
A book could be written about this chapter of John’s gospel, but I’m going to focus my comments on four things. One, the story of the woman caught in adultery. After her accusers have left, Jesus says to her in verse 11: “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.”… Read More »
Chapter Seven
I can’t help but think about modern Americans when I read chapter seven in John’s gospel. It seems that the common people were becoming divided in their opinion of Jesus. Some believed He was the Christ (promised Messiah) or at least a great prophet, while others thought he was crazy. This division is clearly seen… Read More »
Chapter Four
There is so much in chapter four of John’s gospel about which I could write, but I want to briefly deal with two things that jumped out at me. First, the energy we receive from God when doing His work. Jesus was physically tired, sitting by a well while His disciples had gone into town… Read More »
Chapter One
In yesterday’s sermon I challenged everyone to choose one of the four gospels and read one chapter a day from that gospel. I mentioned that I had chosen John and would post on my blog each day what the Holy Spirit said to me as I read that from God’s word. Today I read chapter… Read More »
Gay Bashing and the Bible
Elton John’s father never saw one of his concerts. While his dad lived long enough to know his son was having success, he didn’t approve of his music or lifestyle as a homosexual. “That was a painful loss for me,” Elton said in a recent interview. Research indicates that homosexual people tend to experience more… Read More »
Homosexuality and the Bible
It seems each day brings more news related to homosexuality and Christian churches and organizations. Last week the Roman Catholic Bishop of Bismarck, North Dakota told parishes to sever their ties with the Boy Scouts of America over the national organization’s decision to allow homosexuals to serve as leaders. He wrote, “I regret my decision… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 5.31.2015
After a night of very good sleep I wanted to say a few words about yesterday @ FBC…I loved it. It was great seeing all the graduates on stage – this is a really fun group. Since I’ve served as Pastor at FBC longer than they’ve been alive, I’ve watched many of them grow up.… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2015: Zambia – We’re Heading Home
God blessed this mission trip in amazing ways and I’ll share some highlights in Sunday’s sermon. But after a week of intense focus and ministry, we ended our trip with some needed R and R in Livingstone, Zambia. While in Livingstone we toured Victoria Falls and enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.… Read More »