Jesus Clarifies (Matthew 11-12)

video on “Sermon Current” page MOTIVATE Keeping Sabbath is a challenging concept and command for me. I thrive with people more than solo. I’m ambitious and seek challenges/competition. I’m optimistic – believing there’s always a solution, and forever there is hope. I’m challenged by stillness; body moves on auto. But Jesus says, “Come to me…

Cheswell & Black History

Sadly, I’m this days years old learning about Wentworth Cheswell. Mr. Cheswell was born to bi-racial parents. Therefore, according to the laws of the day, he was born a free man. Cheswell was afforded a quality education and was highly accomplished. He served his community as a teacher, school board member, and town archaeologist and…

Jesus Sends (Matthew 10)

video on sermon current link MOTIVATE I wasn’t always a preacher…. Every job a person has requires some form of training and learning. We learn by watching others, sometimes writing notes to study and remember, and ultimately by learning by doing. There are some things you can’t do just by listening to a teacher or…

Do We Get Jesus?

The #HeGetsUs ads are what happens when church people promote their favorite politicians more than understand the passages of Scripture. It’s interesting discussion but seldom fruitful and only half truthful. We need Christians with biblical discernment more than partisan discourse. While the #HeGetsUs ads provide provoking images and ideas, they lack meaningful content. They promote…