Bible, theology, culture, etc.
When was the last time you lost temper? What caused it? When was the last time you got in an argument with someone else? What was it over? What makes you mad? We live in a world that prizes putting others down so we can look better. When we are in an argument, we love … Continue reading Angry Love (James 1:19-27)
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. - Luke 24:27 For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me. - John 5:46 In 2011 The Gospel Coalition hosted their national conference "They Testify About Me: Preaching Jesus and … Continue reading “They Testify About Me”
I recently have been reading through J.D. Greear's little book, "Gospel" and have been loving it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. The book outlines how the Gospel radically transforms us, from the inside-out. In his chapter, "God is Better", Greear has what he calls an "idol-detector" test, which is a short … Continue reading The “Idol-Detector” Test
What is the best gift you have ever received? Think about it. When did you really, really want something, and you got it! Or, when did you someone just surprise you with something totally awesome, that you weren’t expecting? Alright, now switch gears a bit. What is the worst gift you have been given? When … Continue reading Trial by Fire (James 1:1-18)
Parents, has your student recently gone to camp? Are they about to go? Here are some helpful tips to try and connect with what God has been doing, or will do in your student's heart while they are at camp: Be Present THIS IS IMPORTANT: If at all possible, Dad's take your sons out, Mom's take your … Continue reading Coming Back From Camp
"There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils." C.S. Lewis' brilliant work, The Screwtape Letters, a fictitious correspondence between two demons, begins with these now famous words found in the introduction, "There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve … Continue reading Charlie Charlie: Screwtape’s Great Hope
We all are familiar with the phrase "Do as I say, not as I do." And if you have lived for more than two minutes in this world, you know how stupid that is. Do as I say not as I do never works - especially when it comes to parenting. There is an older saying that rings … Continue reading 12 Questions: What Is Your Life Teaching Your Children?
We have been discussing every Wednesday the radical transformation that happens when someone puts their faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have said that there is a supernatural inner-transformation that happens in the depths of our hearts that bubbles up and spills over into a changed life. This is what the Bible calls … Continue reading Spiritual Fruit: Peace (Ps. 46)
JOY We have been saying that all true change does not come from conforming to an outward set of rules, but comes from an inward transformation. What we are trying to do with this quick survey of the fruit of the Spirit is not to give steps to take to act like a person who … Continue reading Spiritual Fruit: Joy (Phil. 4:4)
This is a poem written by a good friend of mine, nearly four years ago. The poem speaks of the tension of the "already/not yet" aspect of our sanctification. We are already raised and seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Eph. 2:6) and our glorification is certain (Rom. 8:30) - but we still struggle … Continue reading Full Circle (Poem)
Marc Sims 