Cross Training
What marks you? It’s an interesting question. And I’m not just talking about your physical wounds, your scars or your tattoos. It seems everywhere we go today, someone is trying to get us to wear their logo, pu...
Is “Unified Church” an Oxymoron?
Just about every week, I am grateful for the emails and conversations you send my way. Most of them contain excellent questions and thoughts about the Bible passages we are studying or the sermon from the week ...
In Corinth // In Christ
Normally, I’m not a fearful person. But ever since Amy and I found out she is pregnant with our first child, I have been dealing with a whole new set of fears. How can I protect my new little girl from the hype...
What if we promoted peace in the family? (The 5:15)
As Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians, he tells them again to "stand firm" in the midst of opposition and challenge. But in order to stand well, we must stand firmly upon the family of God's people ...
What if we really loved each other? (The 5:15)
Through the entire first chapter of Philippians, Paul has been preparing the readers for one, huge request. He knows their situation, struggling with division, disputes, and doctrinal differences. But he also knows that if they can get this one thing right, it will make all the difference in the world. This week, as we begin Philippians 2, we will learn what this request is and why we should pay very close, very deep attention to it!
What if we knew the truth about eternity? (The 5:15)
How did Paul go from being a man consumed with his own status and behavior to one who could say, "To live is Christ"? Or from a man who saw death as punishment to one who saw death as gain? And furthermore, how could we learn to live like Paul did?
An Acceptable Sacrifice
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
-Psalm 133:1
There is something hard-wired into our hearts that longs for unity. Something deep within us resonates when it’s present. A...