The content discusses the concept of procrastination and its consequences, the biblical narrative of sin and redemption, and the significance of Christ's humanity. The focus is on Christ's role in defeating death, freeing people from fear, and providing aid as a merciful high priest.
Learning the Hard Way We all know someone who has to learn things the hard way. No matter how many warnings they receive, they seem determined to discover the lesson for themselves — or watch someone close to them learn it painfully. We’ve experienced this in our own home. Time and again, we warned our... Continue Reading →
The Isaiah 53 prophecy of a suffering servant, fulfilled in Christ, challenges views on suffering. While we see suffering as evil and unnecessary, God uses it to refine and mature us. The servant's suffering was necessary for salvation and to set an example for us. Understanding God's heart in suffering can help us trust Him in all circumstances.
Romans 8:17-25 Introduction My oldest son and I were sitting in the pediatrician's office trying to figure out if he was dealing with seasonal allergies or if the mild case of hand, foot, and mouth was still lingering when I received a call from a number that I did not have stored in my contacts.... Continue Reading →
Romans 8:1-17 Study Notes Coming Soon Sermons https://youtu.be/HzS6cg1q8Iw
Introduction My family and I had to make a trip to Lowe's Hardware while on vacation to Oak Island in July. Despite it being hot enough to fry an egg on the asphalt, the store had already begun displaying its fall outdoor decor. As you walked through the automatic sliding doors, your eyes couldn't help... Continue Reading →
An Uncomfortable Conversation Steph (my wife) and I were riding in the car when she asked a question that caught me off guard. Almost instantly, I felt embarrassment and shame rise up in my body—my face got warm, and I could feel the clammy tension that comes when you know you’ve been exposed. “I was... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Leviticus This third book of our Bible continues the instructions given to Moses by God at Mount Sinai. Leviticus can be a book of the Bible that we can struggle to read through since it contains instructions for animal sacrifices, seemingly strange civil laws, and purification rituals, among other things. However, the big... 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 →
Scripture: Genesis 6-9 Honey Agaric mushrooms growing on a tree in autumn forest. Group of wild mushrooms Armillaria. A fungus spreads through tree roots across 2,200 acres in Oregon's Malheur National Forest. It is estimated that this honey mushroom, spread throughout the forest, weighs a combined 7,567 to 35,000 tons, making it the largest living... Continue Reading →