The New Man
What do you think would happen if you really believed who God said you are and that you could do what He said you could do? Do you think you would be able to actually live a new life? Have a different mindset? Have new habits and attitudes? And be free from sin? Well, it’s…
Read MoreLesson 7: Overcoming Impatience.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading James 5:7, “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.” Main Points BE PATIENT: Patience means,…
Read MoreMisery Loves Company, but Jesus Loves You More!
Recently Lauren Scienski, the pastoral elder over the single moms life group, wrote a compelling post on Facebook that got a great response. After reading it, I felt led to write a follow up comment to expand on her idea in the realm of my pastoral experience. I have reposted it here for future reference…
Read MoreThe Mind of Christ
How many are tired of the “merry-go-around of sin?” The “gerbil wheel of defeat?” The “rat race of human effort?” And listening to the “broken record of stinking’ thinking’?” Now is the time to be set free by the Spirit of God to live a different life governed by a new mindset and attitude. It’s time…
Read MoreLesson 6: Overcoming Bitterness.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading James 3:14, “But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.” Main Points BITTER ENVY: Bitter envy can come into a person’s heart when they think God…
Read MoreThe History of Thanksgiving in the United States
“We thank the turkey for this great meal!” (Wait… WHAT?!) Sounds funny right? But I’ve been watching these reality shows on Discovery where people live on farms and get back to nature and one of them, “Alaska, The Last Frontier” had a Thanksgiving meal where they thanked everyone and everything- even the turkey, but they never thanked…
Read MoreLesson 5: Overcoming Fatigue.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Main Points ARE YOU GETTING TIRED OF DOING GOOD?: The Bible is clear…
Read MoreThe Path of Righteousness, Part 2
Living righteous has been misunderstood in the church so much lately that many Christians think it is more normal to sin and be forgiven than to avoid sin altogether. Plus, when those same church goers hear about living righteous they commonly mistake it with the “legalism of man made traditions” rather than the belief that…
Read More“Margin,” Book Review
As always I love to pass along the goodies that I receive in my studies. “Margin,” by Richard Swenson has probably been one of my favorites because it deals directly with my life in regards to time management. I truly believe many people could benefit from this book’s wisdom and I hope you enjoy the review!…
Read MoreThe Path of Righteousness, Part 1
Living righteous has been misunderstood in the church so much lately that many Christians think it is more normal to sin and be forgiven than to avoid sin altogether. Plus, when those same church goers hear about living righteous they commonly mistake it with the “legalism of man made traditions” rather than the belief that…
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