Beauty is Skin Deep
“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows for an additional element. “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone [and sin constricts the soul]” Christians are often…
Chemistry in the Bible #4: “What’s the Matter?”
The Earth is composed of two things. Just two. Energy and matter. World religions have typically, if not always, have been in consensus. Polytheistic religions state that their “gods” come from Earth, water, the Sun, and numerous other material source. This is a common trend, passed down through history. Regardless of their origin, their is…
Galatians 1:13-24 (KJV)
1:13-14 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. In this passage,…
Buying Stocks in Christianity
Christians are excellent at buying stocks. Buying as in bartering for something. Stocks as in a claim to a piece of something. The true Christian is a member of the Body of Christ. The Body of Christ is those who believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have been adopted into the family of…
Invite.
Invite. Invitation is usually thought of as a kind gesture. It is an allowance to participate in something. We often invite others to participate in recreational events, ceremonial occasions and yes, the Christian is quite familiar with inviting to church. But we live in a day where it often seems hopeless. For someone to come…
Warning: This Will Make You Happy
Here is a little story about happiness. Recently, I got stuck behind an Amazon van. The back and side of this van read the following. “Warning: contents of van may cause happiness.”I read it once. I read it twice. I read it a third time. And I thought to myself- “That’s it? That is what…
On the Verge
This is a devotional provided during the inaugural service for Enriching Grace Church on February 26th, 2023. On the Verge “And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not” ~ Acts 28:24 Late in Acts 28, we find a tired and imprisoned Paul, who in the last years of his life lives…
Combat of Life
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 Recently, I have started training in the combat art of Jiu-Jitsu. And all…
Big Questions, Small Sermons #2: Salvation
In this message, pastor Jacob Harris discusses the big question, “can you lose your salvation?” He discusses how this is one of the most daunting questions he has been asked and how the answer can determine the outcome of your peace. This message does not cover all that there can be said about this topic,…
Big Questions; Small Sermon #1: Contradiction
In this video, pastor Harris begins a sermon series by looking at how to respond to a skeptic’s approach to Scripture. We discuss how Scripture is flawless and the importance of context and knowing exactly what a contradiction is. Special thanks to my friend, Slim Jim, for providing a stellar reference for the nature of…
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