Mar 9, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Straight with Exits

As a Christian God calls us all to drive down a straight highway leading to everlasting relationship with Him. We all entered the highway off of very curvy, unkept, and dangerous roads bound for destruction. Sometimes I think we believe that the highway will be smooth sailing- that we can just turn on the cruise control, listen to some good music, pass all the best landmarks, and enjoy our air-conditioned,... read more

Mar 8, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Hungry for…

The world has so much to offer. Some of what it has to offer is not bad at all: great music, entertaining television and film, exotic adventurous vacations, and beautiful art. The Bible says that every good and perfect gift is from above. So those good and redeemable things the world has to offer actually spring forth from God and His good creation. But despite all of the great things available for man to... read more

Feb 28, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Center

For nearly 20 years, Starbuck’s has become the local community center for neighborhoods in cities all across the country. Their fresh brew, calming yet fashionable interior design, and warm baristas have drawn and kept customers for years. Customers come in to Starbuck’s to have intimate conversations, read, play games, conduct meetings, study, relax, work…and oh yeah, drink... read more

Feb 28, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Drop

I had a message that I planned to preach on today. It was a complicated and complex sermon on the gifts of the Spirit. I spent approxately 24 hours of time preparing the message and several more hours studying and tweaking what I had prepared. I was ready to give the message, but on the way to church God said, “no.” But I didn’t know what to speak on if wasn’t going to speak on what... read more

Feb 22, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Provision

Yesterday my wife and I had a very disapointing day financially. Without complaining or going into details; I worked many hours last week but because of how I get compensated, we did not recieve a paycheck for the work I did. We had a wonderful day otherwise, but we were very depressed and confused by what we thought was God’s lack of provision. We reflected on how we were positive we were doing what... read more