Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read 1 Peter 3:12-15 thoughtfully: 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but… Read More »
The Power Source
Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Acts 1:8 thoughtfully: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,… Read More »
Compassion
Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 9:36-38 thoughtfully: 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a… Read More »
Those Silly Cats
For Valentine’s Day, Monieca and I ate dinner at Outback…the prime rib was really good. When we got home, our two outdoor cats (we live in the country) reminded me of an important lesson in life. Now I know you might think that’s silly, but let me explain. One of my fondest memories is from… Read More »
‘Who’s Your Daddy?’
Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 10:32-33 thoughtfully: 32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before… Read More »
‘Go and Make’ or ‘Sit and Soak’
Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 28:19-20 thoughtfully: 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son… Read More »
I’m Still Smiling
The teenagers at the small church I where I was serving as Pastor were getting together on a Friday night and I was supposed to do some teaching on Christian dating standards. I was going to share with them some of the principles others had taught me when I was in high school. God had… Read More »
Week 4 Summary
Reflect: God has given First Baptist great diversity of gifts and talents. Is there room for a greater commitment to utilizing these gifts and talents for the work that God has called us to as a congregation? What percentage of our church would you say is using their gifts and talents to the fullest extent… Read More »
Accountability
Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 25:15-29 thoughtfully: 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to… Read More »
One
Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Ephesians 4:1-6 thoughtfully: 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have… Read More »
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