I'm not sure how to break this to you, but... You have enemies. I know it sounds strange, but it's true. Do you know how I know it's true? Because that's what the Psalms of the Bible claim. This summer, I've been preaching through the different types of psalms that comprise the Bible's collection in … Continue reading Enemies
Category: Scripture
Choosing Peace
We all long for peace. But we sometimes view peace as only the result of the right circumstances, thus making it something which we have no control over. In this view, peace seems unattainable, placing us in a position of having to rely upon the mercy of "the powers that be." However, we have more … Continue reading Choosing Peace
Do Not Fear
From Bobby Valentine... The “poor soul” in Psalm 34 testifies to many aspects of life that find expression in my own heart. One of the most wonderful are these words, “I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears” (v.4). What a testimony of faith in the God of … Continue reading Do Not Fear
How to Change the World in 1 Simple Step
From Irresistible Faith: Becoming the Kind of Christian The World Can't Resist by Scott Sauls... One practical way we can hear the Father's voice more clearly is to practice what Scripture calls "speaking the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15) with each other. We must, as writer Ann Voskamp once said, "only speak words that make … Continue reading How to Change the World in 1 Simple Step
Ephesians
This week at Camp Blue Haven we are studying the New Testament book of Ephesians. The apostle Paul's letter to the Christians in Ephesus and the surrounding towns is inspiring, challenging, and theologically rich. Here's an overview of this wonderful letter that you can watch in less than 10 minutes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y71r-T98E2Q
A Memorial Day Psalm
Since Memorial Day is a day of remembrance (particularly of sacrifices made for our benefit), the words of Psalm 103:1-5 seem appropriate as they remind us of all that our Lord provides us with through his grace and selflessness: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! … Continue reading A Memorial Day Psalm
Moving Forward
This past weekend at Alameda Church of Christ was our annual Ray Evans Seminar with guest speaker Dr. Charles Rix, who is the Dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Oklahoma Christian University. The theme was "The Old Testament Roots of Our Faith," and as Dr. Rix connected the dots between the Old and … Continue reading Moving Forward
