Have you ever thought, “Why do I ‘have to’ go and do this or that?” whether when going to the assembly, or attending your life group, or serving in some capacity within the church?
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Kids for Keeps -Stories Over Time
There have been times when I have been weary of reading to my kids the same story over and over again. I have become bored with it. For them, they are excited to hear it again for the one hundredth time. They want to see the same movie again and again. My youngest daughter still gets a little scared when she watches Beauty and the Beast. Continue reading “Kids for Keeps -Stories Over Time”
Guest Post! Jesus and the Rebels Part 2 – Jason Bennett
As we closed out Jesus and the Rebels Part 1, Jesus told us about the repentant prodigal who has come to his senses, returned home, and received an undeserved “hero’s welcome.” His father is overjoyed at his son’s arrival and throws a great feast to celebrate his return. Continue reading “Guest Post! Jesus and the Rebels Part 2 – Jason Bennett”
Friends For Keeps – To Keep a Friend is to be a Friend.
I meet with a group of fellow ministers once a week. None of us live in the same town so we use a video conference software to communicate. We ask each other such questions as, “Are you hungry, angry, loathsome, tired, and/or stressed?”
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Guest Post! Jesus and the Rebels Part 1 – Jason Bennett
Luke 15:11-24 This is one of my all time favorites stories that Jesus tells. Although, it is not specifically about him, it is about the love that our Father has for us, and the only way we can come in contact with that love is through Jesus. Continue reading “Guest Post! Jesus and the Rebels Part 1 – Jason Bennett”
Parents For Keeps – Honor your aging parents.
We live in an increasingly fractured society. We have broken relationships with our parents, with our children, with our friends, and with our spouses. If we aren’t intentional we can find ourselves losing relationships with the ones we love the most. Continue reading “Parents For Keeps – Honor your aging parents.”
Resurrection Stories – Part 3
I should have been there. At the cross. At his grave. In the room with the rest of the disciples. You’ve got to understand – my world had just turned upside down. Continue reading “Resurrection Stories – Part 3”
Resurrection Stories – Part 2
I used to dream of greatness. I believed that I would one day sit at Jesus’ right hand when he came into his kingdom. I was so naïve and foolish. I thought that was what he preached. Now, nothing made sense. Continue reading “Resurrection Stories – Part 2”
Resurrection Stories – Part 1
It was still so dark that morning that we could barely make our way to the entrance where they had laid my Lord to rest. We feared that they did not give him a proper burial. How could we let him lie without preparing his body? He deserved better. Continue reading “Resurrection Stories – Part 1”