The Real Defense of Marriage
Posted February 28th, 2011 by Mike Hubbard
Without most of us knowing it, the culture in America had a sizematic shift last week. In a decision that will have far-reaching implications, President Obama and the Justice Department determined that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and they will no longer defend the law in the courts or pursue people who break […]
Posted in All About Life, Living the Gospel, Pop Culture | Tags: Gay Marriage, Marriage, President Obama
Quotes from sermon on Sunday
Posted February 11th, 2011 by Mike Hubbard
Used a couple quotes from John Piper and C. S. Lewis in the last sermon on money and stewardship issues this past Sunday, as we were talking about living for eternity rather than retirement. Wanted to post them for you. These Lives and Deaths Were No Tragedy – from Desiring God by John Piper In […]
Posted in All About Life, Sermon Thoughts, Suggested Resources | Tags: C. S. Lewis, John Piper, Money and Wealth
Resources for further study on money, posessions, and stewardship
Posted February 7th, 2011 by Mike Hubbard
Finished a three week series on our values and attitudes concerning the stuff we own, or rather, the stuff God has entrusted to us. If you missed any of the Sundays, let me encourage you to listen online. I also wanted to make a few book suggestions for further study. This is such an important […]
Posted in All About Life, Sermon Thoughts, Suggested Resources | Tags: Craig Blomberg, Dave Ramsey, Jamie Munson, Money and Wealth, Randy Alcorn
How Much Land Does a Man Need?
Posted February 6th, 2011 by Mike Hubbard
Referenced this Leo Tolstoy short story in the sermon, and wanted to post it. The story has a great message and rings so true. Take some time to read.
Posted in All About Life, Sermon Thoughts | Tags: Leo Tolstoy, Money and Wealth
A prayer for our finances
Posted January 20th, 2011 by Mike Hubbard
OK, let’s be honest for a moment. We honestly believe that if we could win the lottery or if Publisher’s Clearinghouse showed up at our door our problems would be solved. We may not voice it this way, but if we prayed what was really in our heart our prayer might go, “God, I am […]
Posted in All About Life, Sermon Thoughts | Tags: Stewardship