I spend a lot of time thinking about myself. And I spend time praying for myself. I ask God to help me with these things that I think about myself. And it’s certainly right to pray to God to help me with these things. But, when Jesus was asked what’s most important, He said, Love God with your whole self, and love your neighbor as you love yourself. Love others, the way that you love yourself.
Easy Salvation?
I wonder if we [the church] have fallen into the trap of making salvation too easy. Is it possible that in the rush to fill pews [and perhaps offering baskets] we have lowered the bar for becoming a Christian to a dangerous level? Is it possible that we have begun to preach an easy form … Continue reading Easy Salvation?
What’s Your Motivation?
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 (NIV) In acting (for theatre, movies & television) there is a school of thought called the Stanislavski Method that involves the actor understanding the motivation of the character they are portraying. This supposedly leads … Continue reading What’s Your Motivation?
Working it! Daniel 1 & 2
The Book of Daniel includes 2 stories that are among the most often preached in church. Daniel in the Lions Den is a classic tale of faith and deliverance. And who hasn’t heard at least 10 sermons on the 3 Hebrew Boys, Shadrach, Meshack, and Abed-Nego being thrown into the fiery furnace? As the story … Continue reading Working it! Daniel 1 & 2
The ELL Word 