Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/IU0Gd1DTUHQ How to Bring Jesus on Vacation - And anywhere else for that matter (Deuteronomy 6:1-7) Introduction In today's sermon, we explored how to maintain a Christ-centered life even when we're away from our daily routines, such as during vacations or family trips. Using Deuteronomy 6:1-7 as our foundational scripture, we delved into practical ways... Continue Reading →
My youngest loves to ask, "why?" I asked him while lying in bed with him the other night why did he like to ask why? His response was surprising for a three-year-old. Gavin said, "Cause I like to talk to people." His answer is more profound than we might think; even as a three-year-old child... Continue Reading →
With four children, sometimes I feel as if I am more of a referee than a parent. I guess one could make the argument that being an effective referee is part of parenting, though. Regardless of how you view the role of referee in relationship to parenting, I often find myself quoting Jesus when trying... Continue Reading →
Exodus 20:1-21 I was very blessed to grow up with great Bible teachers as a child. One of my all-time favorite teacher's name is Mike. I guess I was in his Sunday school class as a 4th or 5th grader though I am not sure. Mike was very creative, among other things, and I remember... Continue Reading →
Exodus 1-14 My wife and I started watching the series Blacklist several months ago. It's a great show full of breathless moments and suspenseful plot turns. We have taken a long break from watching it, falling further behind with the new season becoming available on Netflix since our leave watching the drama. We took the... Continue Reading →