“Thems that die’ll be the lucky ones” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island My favorite fiction story of all time is Treasure Island. It is an incredible story of men who seek treasure but shows the ultimate futility of the search. It also shows the truth that good men are rewarded for their deeds and bad …
Basil the Great ~ “Everyone is a theologian, even those who have stains on their souls.” When in college, I pursued a double track. I pursued ministry and I pursued exercise science. I remember being enrolled in one of my ministry courses and reading through a book titled, “A Little Book for New Theologians,” by …
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1. Many people know how it goes. It is the first verse of the Bible and I always get hung up on it. Some theologian right? The cool thing is, we can look around and see that it is true. God created everything and …
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” ~ Ephesians 2:10 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; …
In this message, pastor Jacob Harris issues a call to faith coming out of the holiday season and to have no fear or dread now that Christmas has started a long journey back around! We pray you enjoy and are encouraged! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! God bless!
“Don’t gobblefunk around with words.” ~ Roald Dahl Stop it! Don’t do it. If you do not speak gobblefunk, stop trying! It sounds like nonsense because it is! Well, unless you are a 24-foot giant who speaks the language of gobblefunk. If that’s you, I will cut you some slack. Otherwise, zip it! For those …
In America, there are many troubles lurking that may lead to death. Crime, cancer, car accidents, diabetes, and much more. Death does not discriminate. But the top killer has been and still is- Heart disease. This term encompasses a large variety of illnesses surrounding the heart, but one killer still holds a certain fear in …
Many agree that for humans, wildfires are disastrous. The immediate effect of these natural phenomena can be property loss, health complications, and Lord forbid- Death. I acknowledge the tragic reality of wildfires first because, as many ecologists will acknowledge. Wildfires also can find themselves being vital to the health of certain biomes. It seems contrary …
It seems the word of the year has become the word, “safe.” The irony is that here on Earth, nothing is 100% safe. The hymn we’re discussing today assures us of sure safety, being in Christ. The chorus to this song exclaims, “I’ve anchored my soul in the haven of rest. I’ll sail the wide …
From middle school all the way up to my collegiate track career, I remember the feelings of anticipation and apprehension that preceded the coming Track and Field season. I also remember that the feeling did not dissipate at the arrival of the Track season, but rather was amplified prior to every meet. But nothing compares …