In our continuation through the Book of Genesis today, chapters 32-34, we’ll be looking at the story of Jacob returning to the land of promise after years on the run. And before we get into that, I just want to thank you for joining and continuing through the Book of Genesis with me.
Read moreVideo Message: Processing Sorrow And Grief (Psalm 34:8)
Processing Sorrow And Grief
(Psalm 34:8)
“During this season, I am sharing video messages via social media with my church community and I would like to share them here with you as well. I hope that you may benefit from them.”
Archival Post & Podcast: The Better Life of Little
The Better Life of Little
Archival Post & Podcast
“Better is.” What a phrase. It strikes me as final, bold. There is no waffling, no room for error. It firmly states the fact. There is a better life — the author declares — and this is it. Black and white, clear. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreHow to Counsel Yourself (Nehemiah 5:7)
How to Counsel Yourself
(Nehemiah 5:7)
Bobby Brown once sang, "I talk to myself when there is no one to talk to." Nehemiah talked to himself when there were others to talk to. The dude had enemies, and frienemies, who tried to bring him down. (2 Minutes/600 Words)
Read moreFaith Is Fueled by a Greater Love (Hebrews 11:23)
Faith Is Fueled by a Greater Love
(Hebrews 11:23)
A Pharaoh arose who didn't remember Joseph and didn't favor the people of Israel. The years ticked by, and the small family of Jacob had grown 2-3 million strong. Fearing their numbers, Pharaoh turned them into the slave class. Mercilessly, he beat down upon them, but their persecution only led to their multiplication. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreFaith Works for God (Hebrews 11:7)
Faith Works for God
(Hebrews 11:7)
I'd get it if Noah objected. He didn't live near a large body of water. The earth likely hadn't produced any rain by the time he came around. We'd understand if he balked at God's direction to build a massive boat in the middle of nowhere. (6 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreMy Friend Timothy (Acts 16:1-5)
My Friend Timothy
(Acts 16:1-5)
You know that good feeling you get when you just click with someone? When you "get" them and they "get" you? Me too. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreHow to Combat Mission Fatigue (Nehemiah 4:14)
How to Combat Mission Fatigue
(Nehemiah 4:14)
A point comes in any church's life where atrophy sets in. The passion and joy and labor begin to dry up as people begin to grow discouraged in the mission. Soon, the fight, and what they were fighting for in the first place, is forgotten. Life -- it's busy, after all -- swallows up fruitfulness. The church becomes an afterthought. The mission is replaced with routine. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)
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“Better is.” What a phrase. It strikes me as final, bold. There is no waffling, no room for error. It firmly states the fact. There is a better life — the author declares — and this is it. Black and white, clear.
4 Minutes / 800 Words
Read moreUnited For Unity #2 — United To Reality (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Teaching outline for Ephesians 1:15-23.
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