While reading the parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32) this morning, I was once again moved by the willingness of the father to run toward his son to forgive and restore him into the family. God loves a tender, repentant heart. The older brother had a hard, self righteous heart. “But we had to …
I believe it was John Maxwell who said, “Instead of putting other people in their place, we must put ourselves in their place.” “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31) Keith MadisonSCORE International
During the Christmas season, for many of us, it feels right to give, serve, smile more easily, speak kindly to strangers and love more freely. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we could live in the spirit of Christmas all year long? “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep …
Something stirs within us during Christmas-time that causes us to be more generous and more in tune to another person’s plight. We become more observant and it feels better to give than to receive. I believe during the celebration of the birth of Jesus we are more sensitive to His Spirit. What do you think? …
From our coaches and scouts Bible Study led by Mike Linch this morning: Christ came into the world to give me…1. Peace with God. (Romans 5:1)2. The peace of God. (Philippians 4:6-7)3. Peace with others (Colossians 3:12-15) Join me in praying for the peace of Christ to be with friends who are going through major …
How can we explain the miracles of Christ or a love so perfect that He would die for our sins so that we can have a right relationship with God? Watchman Née said it best. “Many confuse understanding with believing.” We may never understand it all, but with “faith as a grain of mustard seed” …
The world can be a dark place. There’s evil on city streets, in some boardrooms and back rooms. There’s shootings, threats of wars and December tornadoes. But during the dark times, we can have light. We can invite Jesus to provide light into any room or any situation. He is the Light of the world …
As Christians we are often more than willing to offer mercy to someone. Very seldom do I see grace offered. Christ has given both to us in abundance. “The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.”(Max Lucado) “…for this son of mine was dead …
When I was a young man I worked one summer as a guide at Mammoth Cave National Park. We used to gather the tourists together in a very large “room” in the cave and talk about darkness. We would turn all the lights out and be in total, complete darkness. We would then flip in …
All athletes have a weakness that can be exposed. Smart opponents expose that weakness giving their team a better chance to win. In the spiritual realm, our weaknesses are revealed to the enemy and we would be foolish to think he would not take advantage. As believers, we have One who loves us in spite …