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Want to start a commune?

He’s talked about sex, and he is about to talk about the end times, but sandwiched between those areas, Paul gives instruction not to be missed. Paul urges the believers to live a life that is characterized by an increasing love for others, a steady, quiet calm, and hard work. (I Thess 4:9-12). There isContinue reading “Want to start a commune?”

Sweet Peace comes from this…

The preacher rejoiced because those new converts had received the Word of God, as so much more than the word of men, but as truth. “For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word ofContinue reading “Sweet Peace comes from this…”

We need TRUTH in this CRAZY world

I find myself shaking my head over and over. You too? It’s like the world has gone crazy, and all at once. Cities are being burned by rioters. And some in the media stand in front of the flames calling what’s happening “peaceful protests”. It seems we are being lied to about all kinds ofContinue reading “We need TRUTH in this CRAZY world”

Are these the End of Days?

The disciples wanted to know when the End of Days would come. (Luke 21:7) I want to know, too. In Luke 21, Jesus gives what is commonly called the Olivet Discourse (Jesus was at the Mount of Olives when He said these things. Matthew 24 also records, in greater detail, the Olivet Discourse, and isContinue reading “Are these the End of Days?”

Keep giving. That’s where real world change happens.

Jesus had just spoken of those who love to be seen and revered by others when He notices a poor widow quietly giving all of the little she had. (Luke 21) He contrasts how she gave all she had out of her poverty with those who give just an offering out of their abundance. JesusContinue reading “Keep giving. That’s where real world change happens.”

Why are so many young adults walking away?

Many young adults are walking away from the church–deciding the world has so much more to offer. Why? Why are so many young adults deciding Jesus really isn’t for them? Perhaps they are willing to “sell Him so cheaply” because they also bought into Him so cheaply. Have we failed a generation by entertaining themContinue reading “Why are so many young adults walking away?”

Remember this when you hang out with those caught up in sin

When people spend time with you, do they see Jesus in you and desire to follow Him more? Zacchaeus, that wee little man, who climbed the Sycamore tree and invited Jesus to dine with him, was well known for his sins (Luke 19:7). But after spending time with Jesus, he repented of his sins andContinue reading “Remember this when you hang out with those caught up in sin”