MOTIVATE Favorite fast food? Local eats? When you find a fav place to eat, you become a loyal customer. But eating familiar and tasty meals can become like devotion. Admit it – some foods are heavenly, and meals can be memorable experiences not just for the food, but the company. Today’s message explores a memorable…
Jesus Loves Children (Matthew 18-19)
MOTIVATE I asked children what they would pack in their own blessing bag: We can’t help but smile. God loves children! Let’s talk about it from Matthew 18-19. EXAMINEJesus celebrates sincere faith. MATTHEW 18:1 At that time The context of Matthew is a) the Transfiguration where Jesus shined overwhelming glory and brighter light than the sun,…
More Time
We try to cram 33-hours in 24-hr cycles, or 8-days into a week. Another moment. If we just had more time… Our feeble attempts at progress and perfection always fall flat. Good things become ruling things and God’s shalom escapes. The cure? Trust. Rest. Be loved by grace not performance. Sabbath in Jesus Christ. The…
When Death Feels Too Soon (John 11)
MOTIVATE Most people are uncomfortable with the subject of death. Illustration: Like the 3 guys who were speaking about their future death and funeral. Each wanted others to offer grand eulogies at their funeral services. The first guy emphasized wanting persons to speak about his philanthropy and how many thousands of dollars he gave away….
Growing Godly Generations 