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 …
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2) If you were to walk into a classroom, gym, office cubicle, or any facility that expects productivity, you likely would see something “motivational.” You may see cliché signs …
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 As a teacher, the use of calculators is commonplace. In the modern world, generally everyone understands conceptually how to use a calculator. At the very …
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful?” ~ 1 Corinthians 4:2 Banking has not always been banking as we know it. The history of banking is one of shakiness and mistrust that has extended even up to this day. You may still hear the occasional, “I don’t trust the bank.” …
Banned books. There have been many throughout history and continue to be. For Americans, the very idea of having something banned seems revolting. As a matter of fact, freedom of speech is included in the first amendment of the National Constitution! So why, would a book be censored? To answer your question, I say- That’s …
Sometimes, the word “advocate,” is used to represent someone that stands up and in the place of another person when faced with a difficult situation. But if you are asked to describe precisely what an advocate is and does, it is sometimes easy to forget that an advocate is someone defined by their public support. …
Series- “Comfort One Another, in Hope” Sermon- “Pain & Purpose” Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eweiq8E7hOI&t=2s Notes Comfort You (The Holy Spirit) 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 We are ___________ hard times For the Spirit to be considered The ___________, that means that someone is _____________. When we have the Spirit, the Comforter grows us …
“If you are going to hit a bees nest, hit the bee too” Recently, I have established this as a personal and practical proverb for myself. In the midst of a North Carolina summer, keeping this saying fresh on your mind will guard you from the onslaught of irritated bees. It came to my mind, …
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? ~ 1 John 5:4-5 Right now, the world looks pretty dismal. The world is obviously overcoming …
“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” ~ G.K. Chesterton Our life is but a splinter, on a tree of time that never ceases to grow. As a believer, one should come early to the realization that this world is not our home. Therefore, if this world …