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Burning Brush and Breaking the Law

So yesterday, I was burning brush at my house when the local fire department showed up and informed me I was breaking the temporary burn ban issued by the state. Apparently a “Good Samaritan” passerby called in an out-of-control brush fire. The motorist reported that the fire was a blaze, and no one was around,Continue reading “Burning Brush and Breaking the Law”

The Cost of the Kingdom: Luke 18:18-30

Have you ever noticed how tightly we grip the things we think make us secure? That’s exactly what happened when a wealthy ruler approached Jesus with what seemed like a simple question: “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” The ruler had everything going for him. Position. Wealth. Moral living. He’d checkedContinue reading “The Cost of the Kingdom: Luke 18:18-30”

Embracing Childlike Faith: Jumping into God’s Kingdom

Ever notice how the world loves a good resume? Fancy degrees, big titles, a VIP pass—those get you places! So, it’s easy to think God’s Kingdom has a bouncer at the door, checking our spiritual report card. But Jesus? He grabs a toddler, plops them front and center, and says, “Nope, the Kingdom belongs toContinue reading “Embracing Childlike Faith: Jumping into God’s Kingdom”

Social Media: A Tool, Not a Vice

Now this is a message intended for my church, but it can be useful to anyone who wants to be more well-rounded when it comes to social media and its uses. The Reality of Social Media Distrust I’ve noticed many of you expressing concerns about social media. Some have shared with me that you’ve deletedContinue reading “Social Media: A Tool, Not a Vice”

God's Love for Humanity: A Reflection on John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 (ESV) This verse from the Gospel of John stands as perhaps the most concise expression of divine love in Christian scripture. In just a few words, it capturesContinue reading “God's Love for Humanity: A Reflection on John 3:16”

Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Respecting One Another (11 of 11)

In the words of Aretha Franklin, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find out what it means to me.” What exactly does respect mean to you? Maybe that’s not even the right question. Left up to the individual the meaning can take on a lot of different ideas. I know that respect can take on a variety of meanings dependingContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Respecting One Another (11 of 11)”

Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Equipping One Another (10 of 11)

One of my favorite times of the year when playing sports as a kid was when we were issued our football equipment. We always wanted the coolest and best-looking gear, not only to protect ourselves but to impress those around us. To be honest, it was more about how we looked than how safe weContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Equipping One Another (10 of 11)”

Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Praying for One Another (9 of 11)

“When we feel least like praying is the time when we most need to pray.” -R. A. Torrey Prayer is one of those things in the Christian’s life that is easy to set to the side and assign a later date and time. The problem with that approach, if we’re honest, is that we don’tContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Praying for One Another (9 of 11)”

Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Enduring With One Another (8 of 11)

“It is better to limp in the way, than to run with swiftness out of it” -John Calvin If you were asked, how would you be able to honestly answer the question: How do you face adversity? Or here’s another good question: How do you help when someone around you is facing adversity? The ideaContinue reading “Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Enduring With One Another (8 of 11)”