Feb 28, 2010
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 15, 2010
Love Life
Jesus said that people would know that we were Christians because of our love for one another. Today I spoke on Salvation and Christian Living. And I posed the question,” How is your love life?” In other words, ” Is your love for your fellow Christian and those who are far from God reflecting Christ?” Fake, cheesy, superficial love doesn’t count; do you really care about the... read more
Feb 10, 2010
Cancer
The Church is the Body of Christ: Jesus’ physical representation on earth through the power and infilling of the Holy Spirit. We are all members of this One Body who exist for the benefit and advancement of this Body. Each of us are different parts and have unique roles and purposes for accomplishing the greater good. Sadly though, some in the Body (or claim to be in it) are not body parts at... read more
Jan 19, 2010
Sovereign
As I mentioned before, I am currently reading through 1 and 2 Kings. One thing that really stands out in the two books is God’s sovereignty. It’s amazing how God used the Godless Assyrian, Egyptian, and Babylonian Empires to enact righteous judgement on Israel and Judah. It’s amazing how God’s perfect will us brought about through the lives and exploits of apostate kings. It’s... read more
Jan 9, 2010
Supernatural
I recently heard Francis Chan say something to the effect of,” If we have the Holy Spirit of God living in us, when we gather together, our gatherings will not seem normal, but supernatural.” Man! That’s what I want for my church and in my life. That people would see nothing normal about it, but they would see it as supernatural. Normally I’m opposed to the... read more
