Speaking the truth in love is one of those skills I long to have. It’s a skill that incorporates both the holiness and mercy of God. It requires wisdom to not only tear down, but build back up. I find it lacking in my life and in those around me. It’s actually quite interesting to [...]
Last year we started hosting a bible study at our house. It started with a few people, and the original plan was to focus on college students. But over the course of the year, we’ve started to realize that it wasn’t for the college students, but instead, God was calling us to be involved in [...]
Jesus tells a parable about a widow who constantly goes to a judge to get some justice. The judge finally agrees, only because he couldn’t bear the annoyance anymore. Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a [...]
As you read Luke, especially those times when Jesus is speaking, you get a very distinct picture of how sharp and pointed his statements are. In Luke 12 and even parts of 13, we see Jesus telling his disciples to be ready, to be on their guard for the return of the Master. We will [...]
Father into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46 All the events leading up to Jesus crucifixion and burial was one of denial, betrayal, torture, shame… Jesus died for the sins of those who laughed at him, taunted him and rejected him. Man, I do not know him… Prophesy! Who hit you?… He saved [...]
My temptation is to get big head and think highly of myself when people praise me and give me attention. The opposite is also true. When there are no praises and no affirmation my temptation is to quit and look to do something else. I want to feel good when I do something. As Christians [...]
Last night’s bible study was on wealth. We looked at how Proverbs points us to be better stewards of the resources God has given us. One question that really made me think was how was my wife and I leaving a legacy for my children’s children. Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to [...]
As part of our studying Proverbs we were encouraged to plan. Planning and diligence are the ways of the wise. Laziness and sloth are ways of the foolish. This includes spiritual diet, physical exercise, friendship, finances, and all areas of life. How have I been with my daily reading and devotion time? Not very good. [...]
It has been a very, VERY encouraging start to our thursday bible study. God is amazing and has met me especially during this step of faith. My wife and I thought about doing one for a while. Maybe it was fear, maybe it felt like no one wanted to be part of one, maybe because [...]
We started a bible study in early October. This has been a great time to reconnect, to study the word and to worship our God. As we started meeting with a dinner at 6:30 and then the actual study at 7:30. I know some people can’t come as early, so we’ve been holding out until [...]
