In Galatians 5:24-25 the apostle Paul writes, "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." This passage is an important reminder that in order to say "yes" to something great, we must be willing … Continue reading Say No to Say Yes
Parasite Drain
I recently attended an out-of-town conference and had to leave my pick-up truck at the airport parking lot for a few days. When I got back, my truck wouldn't start. Fortunately, I keep a battery charger/starter in my truck so I was able to give myself a boost and get the truck started. But this … Continue reading Parasite Drain
Self-Control
Yesterday, I preached on the topic of self-control as part of my series on the fruit of the Spirit. One of the words that the Bible uses to convey self-control means "self-mastery," and it is most prominently used in Genesis 4, which tells the story of Cain and Abel. You probably know that in that … Continue reading Self-Control
Be Kind
This article by Trevin Wax is a perfect complement to our sermon on "Kindness & Goodness" from this past Sunday... I confess to being one of the many Americans heartened by Ellen Degeneres’s defense of her friendship with George W. Bush and the fun they had at a football game a few weeks ago. In … Continue reading Be Kind
Massacre!
Last night I attended the J.J. Millican Ethics Symposium at my alma mater, Oklahoma Christian University. This year's speaker was Hannibal B. Johnson, who is an accomplished lawyer, writer, leader, and speaker. He is also widely recognized as the premiere expert on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, and this was the topic of his … Continue reading Massacre!
The Big Story of Scripture
Do you want to learn the big story of Scripture? If so, the Wineskins group has created a wonderful resource called "Theodrama," which is a collection of short videos that unpacks the story of Scripture in 70 episodes. The videos are narrated by Dr. John Mark Hicks, who is a theology professor at Lipscomb University … Continue reading The Big Story of Scripture
A Song for Monday
Here's an encouraging song by Sandra McCracken to get your week started on the right foot by reminding you that, whatever you go through this week, God is with you. Before you listen to the song, read the following description of the song's theme: “We Will Feast in the House of Zion” encourages us to … Continue reading A Song for Monday
