Should Christian's ever make fun of someone else's beliefs? How should we use satire? Should we?
Breaking Saruman’s Spell with Laughter
Author: Marc Sims
How to Suffer Well (James 5:7-10)
Last week we saw James speak to a group of wealthy people who were exploiting and taking advantage of the poor. This week, James turns and speaks to the poor who are being oppressed and encourages them. And here is what he encourages them with: Jesus is coming soon. And because Jesus is coming soon, … Continue reading How to Suffer Well (James 5:7-10)
“Nietzsche is Dead.” – God
Friedrich Nietzsche, God’s alleged murderer/coroner, seemed to lack any fear of the chaos that God’s death would bring, but rather passionately plunged himself into the oncoming torrent of darkness.
A Life Worth Losing (James 5:1-6)
"What would you do if tomorrow you were given millions of dollars?” I’ve always loved that question. It’s a fun way to start a conversation with someone, and is a creative way to learn more about their dreams, desires, and what they really value. We all like to dream what it would be like to … Continue reading A Life Worth Losing (James 5:1-6)
Thou Shalt Not Judge? (James 4:11-12)
How do you talk about people you don’t like? When that person who drives you crazy leaves the room, what words are quick to rush out of your mouth? How do you speak about those who are really different from you? Or, better yet, how do speak about someone who has hurt you? Our words, … Continue reading Thou Shalt Not Judge? (James 4:11-12)
Infinite Mercy
The cross of Jesus displays the most awesome exhibition of God’s hatred of sin and at the same time the most august manifestation of his readiness to pardon it. Pardon, full and free, is written out in every drop of blood that is seen, is proclaimed in every groan that is heard, and shines in … Continue reading Infinite Mercy
Make a Difference
Below is the transcript of my opening keynote address at my church's recent Engage event - the theme of the event was "Make a Difference". My lesson was from 2 Cor. 4:1-7. Hello, friends – you are here today because you are a leader. You may be a GROW group leader, a student ministry leader, or a … Continue reading Make a Difference
Cultural Christians
How should Christians be engaging culture? How can we best present the gospel to a culture that has grown more and more distrustful of religion?
Our Cheatin’ Hearts (James 4:1-10)
School started last week, which means the strange phenomena of returning to the community of school-life has begun. Returning from a summer off is always strange – there is a kind of sizing up and critiquing that everyone does with one another. Everyone is trying to see how we assimilate back into the social order … Continue reading Our Cheatin’ Hearts (James 4:1-10)
Grandma’s Hope
This previous week, my wife's grandmother, Onalee Anderson, passed away. She was a remarkable woman who loved the Lord with a fervor that I hope to catch just a fraction of. Words must be pulled and stretched to attempt to capture a personality as big as Grandma Onalee, but alas I had the honor of speaking … Continue reading Grandma’s Hope
Marc Sims 