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“We are, not metaphorically but in very truth, a Divine work of art, something that God is making, and therefore something with which He will not be satisfied until it has a certain character. Here again we come up against what I have called the “intolerable compliment.” Over a sketch made idly to amuse a … Continue reading When We Wish God Loved Us Less – CS Lewis
What was your favorite Disney movie growing up? I grew up watching all the great Disney classics, but by far my favorite was Aladdin. It had swords and action and a flying carpet – the total package for a young boy. But, best of all, it had Robin William’s character, the Genie. Genie was great … Continue reading The Great Twenty-Eight (Sermon Transcript Romans 8:28)
This is a continuation of the Dating Q&A session from our Valentine's Day special Sola on Love, Romance and Dating. These are questions that were anonymously texted in by students. To see a full list of questions I have answered so far, click here. "Isn't it less romantic to not need someone? Doesn't that make … Continue reading Dating Q&A: How is it Romantic to Not Need Someone?
Last night at Sola, (our student ministry) in honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, we decided to take a look at God’s design and purpose for romance. After the sermon, we let students anonymously text in questions they had about love, dating, marriage and romance. However, in our short 15 minutes we had, we were unable … Continue reading Dating Q&A: Compiled List
Last night at Sola, (our student ministry) in honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, we decided to take a look at God’s design and purpose for romance. After the sermon, we let students anonymously text in questions they had about love, dating, marriage and romance. However, in our short 15 minutes we had, we were unable … Continue reading Dating Q&A: How far is too far?
Last night at Sola, (our student ministry) in honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, we decided to take a look at God’s design and purpose for romance. After the sermon, we let students anonymously text in questions they had about love, dating, marriage and romance. However, in our short 15 minutes we had, we were unable … Continue reading Dating Q&A: Why would restrictions enhance joy?
Last night at Sola, (our student ministry) in honor of Valentine's Day this weekend, we decided to take a look at God's design and purpose for romance. After the sermon, we let students anonymously text in questions they had about love, dating, marriage and romance. However, in our short 15 minutes we had, we were unable … Continue reading Dating Q&A: How do I know that I love someone?
We sat across from one another outside a Starbucks on a sunny Spring day. She held a hand over her eyebrows, like a make-shift visor, blocking out the sun that was shining in her eyes. It was a gorgeous day, but I was sweating, and not because it was too hot. I was trying to … Continue reading Let’s Talk: Dating
When I was in high school, out of a desire to please my dad and take extra classes, I signed up for a zero hour class. I am not naturally an early-riser by any means, and prefer to leave my bed in a slow series of stages in the morning, like a little bean sprout … Continue reading The Weak Are Welcome (Rom. 8:26-27)
Christian Music That Doesn't Suck: In honor of Martin Luther King day, The Journey Collective, the worship band from the The Journey church in St. Louis, has released a new and timely song, "Nothing But The Blood." But, take note, this isn't your grandma's "Nothing But The Blood", take a look at their description of the song: With the … Continue reading “Nothing But The Blood” by The Journey Collective
Marc Sims 