Read the entire chapter, but focus on Proverbs 23:1-8. J. Nelson Rockefeller was one of the wealthiest men who ever lived. Once he was asked, “How much money is enough?” His response was, “One dollar more.” Like most people on this planet. Rockefeller was seduced into believing that money can buy happiness and hope. And […]
Justice, Revenge, and Turning the Other Cheek
This past week we finished our sermon series derived from questions submitted by our congregation. During the series we allowed people to text questions in and we answered some of those in the service. Those we did not get to in the service I have been using the blog to respond. This is a question […]
Read the entire chapter, this devotion focuses on Proverbs 22:6. I went to a number of youth camps and retreats, and heard a lot of sermons. A few still stick out in mind. But of all the messages I heard, I only remember one where the preacher preached on a comma. Yep, you heard me […]
God, the Gospel and Glen Beck – Blog by Russell Moore
Just read this blog from Russell Moore, a professor and theologian from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on the role of Glen Beck in American politics and Christianity. His insights made me think deeply as I considered the implications of religion and politics and the influence the tie can have on the advancing of the Gospel. […]
The Holy Spirit and the Old Testament
We had several questions texted to us during the sermon on the Holy Spirit. This is another of those questions. Was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament or was it brought when Jesus died? As a member of the Triune God the Holy Spirit is eternal (always existed), omniscient (all knowing), and omnipresent (everywhere). […]