I am learning a lot about faith. Not necessarily things that I can put into precise words, though true faith does have a precise object and content. But, the past 3-4 years I believe I am really learning to walk and live by faith. Rather than making decisions or acting from things clearly seen or…
Power in the Storm (Luke 8:22-56)
audio on media page EXAMINE AAJ: Authority Luke 8 As we continue to study the life of Jesus we stand in awe. Jesus is profound and powerful. He is God, Savior and Lord. People are drawn to Him and He cannot catch a break from the crowds everywhere He travels (8:19). Moving on in…
Sing Like Aretha even if you sound like Urkel
This past Sunday I made a point about how singing stirs closeness with God. Our corporate worship services are designed to create an environment not for human performance but divine praise. It is our desire to see the greatness of God and the beauty of His grace displayed each week. Therefore, each week we try…
Gospel Seed Multiplication (Luke 8:4-18)
Luke 8:4-18 God is generously planting seeds. Everywhere Jesus went, people flocked [kept coming over and over] to him from town to town. Jesus tells the crowd a parable (an earthly story with a heavenly meaning) of a farmer sowing seed. The farmer would have sown “broadcast style”. He would have had a shoulder bag…