https://open.spotify.com/episode/5x9LGUqftgJ9QgR5dJwYEZ?si=EbjNB0GNTzOTVt0OBYsQCg&dl_branch=1 Today we look at the topic of anxiety and how we can deal with anxiety when it gets the best of us. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:25, Psalm 127:2, Philippians 4:6-7
Tag: Message
Taking Responsibility Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Andn3z6996gcPyMAUGXHr?si=K8ESK-piQF-JQv7fgZlemQ&dl_branch=1 In this week's episode, we look at the common practice of blaming others instead of taking responsibility. We ask the questions:How can you receive forgiveness if you do not acknowledge mistakes, sin, etc.? How can there be reconciliation when there is denial? (Genesis 3, 2 Samuel 11 & 12)
Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of Life “I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that day in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” - excerpt from the … Continue reading Sanctity of Life →
Ephesians Study: Our Cornerstone
[Ephesians 2:11-23] Psalm 118:22 – stone rejected by the builders has become the head of the corner Verse 12 -- At one time we were Through Christ we are Separated Brought Near Without hope With Peace Fellow citizens with the saints – Members of the household of GodBuilt on Foundation of Apostles & … Continue reading Ephesians Study: Our Cornerstone →
Colossians Study: The Gospel Truth
[Colossians 1:1-8] The Gospel is… Good News of God (v. 5)The Word of Truth (v. 6)The Message of God’s Grace (v. 6)Centered in a person – Jesus (v. 4)Universal – It is for the whole world (v. 6)Humanly transmitted (v. 7)Productive – Multiplies (v. 6) People believed. People were discipled. People were faithful in Christ. … Continue reading Colossians Study: The Gospel Truth →
Reserved Hope
Reservations are great. It is awesome when you can make a reservation to be sure you have a spot. I remember reserving particular classes. I enjoy reserving a hotel room so I know when I’m traveling that I have the comfort of a nice room waiting for me. My son loves to reserve new video … Continue reading Reserved Hope →
Something Outta Nothing
[Elisha and the Widow’s Oil - 2 Kings 4:1-7] Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” And Elisha said … Continue reading Something Outta Nothing →
How the Mighty Have Fallen
In 2 Samuel 1 we read about the death of Saul and Jonathan at the hands of the Philistines. David is told this news and he lamented. He writes this long lamentation that says “how the mighty have fallen” three times (vs. 19-27). It is such a beautiful collection of words as a tribute for … Continue reading How the Mighty Have Fallen →
Ready to Serve
God has placed a special calling on each of our lives. Peter spoke of the need to always be prepared to share the Message (1 Peter 3); however, we also need to be ready to serve in other ways. There are times when your life may seem like it is on course and suddenly something … Continue reading Ready to Serve →
A New Grip
When you are trying to grip something for a long period of time, you start to lose your grip and need to take a new grip. With my problematic hands, I often need to re-grip items. In Hebrews, the author writes to “take a new grip with your tired hands.” The word “tired” actually can … Continue reading A New Grip →