TAKING UP THE SHIELD OF FAITH AND THE SWORD OF TRUTH
EPHESIANS 6:16-18
Practicality and Reason…In Scripture? Yes!
Two things that seem to be in short supply these days are practicality and reason. We seem to have lost the ability to think things through. But did you know the Bible is jam packed with practical knowledge and reasoning we can apply to daily life? It is! WATCH THE…
Are We Most Miserable? – I Cor. 15:12-26
Today marks one of the two most important days in Christianity. Whether you prefer the term 'Easter' or 'Resurrection Sunday' is less important than the fact that you believe in the resurrection of Christ and its implications for your eternal future. Assuming we are all believers here, I want to…
Cleaning Out the House – Matt. 21:7-17
On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. It was a rare moment when the majority of Israelites present in the city actually believed, at least in their heads, that Jesus was the promised Messiah. But what happened after his ride into town explains…
A Mindset of Faith – Psalms 61-63
Back in Psalms 23+24 we talked about mindset. We talked about how the way we think – the mindset that dominates our thinking – directly impacts the way we live. It directly impacts how we view the world and interact with it. Today's study takes this mindset idea a step…
On Calvary – A Modern Hymn With a Timeless Message
Hymns represent a classic form of worship that is slowly dying out. This song's lyrics were written by a sister in the LORD whom I never me. After her passing, her son brought them to me and asked me to compose music to go with them. What an honor and…
Regardless… God – Psalms 58-60
We have this idiom, "It is what it is." It's a pragmatic way to say that we accept the way things are because we are powerless to to anything about them. But there's a better way than pragmatism. Instead of 'it is what it is', how about 'God is who…
What Trusting God Looks Like – Psalms 55-57
Throughout our study of psalms over the last several months, I have gone of my way to encourage you to trust the LORD; to trust God and let him do his thing. But earlier this week, while I was going through my morning reading, God challenged me with a simple…
Foolishness: An Expensive Lifestyle – Psalms 52-54
Do you remember "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"? Did you ever watch that show and wonder how much those people spent on their homes, cars, etc.? Rich people live very expensive lifestyles. But guess what? So do fools. It's just that fools pay for their lifestyle with different currency.…
The King Comes Clean – Psalm 50
Be honest: how many times have you sinned and then tried to cover it up? How often do you refer to your sin as 'messing up' or 'making a mistake'? I'll raise my hand. I am guilty, just like you. But God would have us do things differently. He wants…