In the intricate tapestry of human experience, certain moments stand as vivid reminders of a truth that often evades our attention. Recall the scene from “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” – while the context of the scene isn’t our focus, the underlying concept it encapsulates speaks to the interplay between context, perception, and the omnipresent…
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Spiderman Saves Child from Vaccine
My son, Jacob, is a creative, genuine, and expressive kid. He’s a man grown at 20, but when he was little, he had some major fears. First, was the fear of bugs, any bug, any creepy crawly thing, he was horrified of it. Second, was the fear of vaccinations. Outside of those two things, he…
Forgiving Others? | Ep 84
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS You’re Off the hook! Sometimes we fear forgiving others because we don’t want to be hurt anymore. But, we don’t have to fear and we can forgive because Christ has provided our forgiveness, our redemption. Rest well and as always, we’re here…
Conflict | Ep 83
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS Brother do I hate people! WE don’t have to fear conflict. It is an opportunity for reconciliation and most of all, a reminder of our need for redemption. It also clearly gives us a picture of the beauty of Christ’s work in…
Worry & Fear | Ep 82
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS Do Not Fear! Easier said than done. Today we consider the reality of fear and worry, its source and most of all, its cure. This podcast won’t carry you to the heights of fearlessness, but it will remind you of the source…
Why Many Don’t Share the Faith
In my entire life I have been inundated with ideals, philosophies, strategies, theories, plans, events, and efforts to engage the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If I were to frame and paste every “certification” in evangelism techniques I have it would cover a good 1000 square feet of wall for sure. While I…
The Only Fear in Death is Fear of Life
Sitting here listening to the ringing of my four oldest children as they play together gives me a moment to contemplate the amazing and glorious gift of God of my family. At times I feel as though I am truly the richest man that ever lived. Even in the aggravation of life, I can honestly…
When the Gospel Doesn’t Work
This series contemplates the reality that in so many circumstances, the people of God act and live as though the Gospel has no power in their lives and in as much, the Gospel must not work. Over eight weeks in preparation for the “Horrors of Christmas” (wrath, judgement, horror and hell) series, we have discovered…