To be in but not of Judges (Reflections: Samson and Culture Wars, Then and Now) The people of God have always been tempted to reflect culture instead of transforming it, but perhaps the temptation is greater in North America today than at any other time or place in the history of God’s people Jerry McCann…

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For The Love of...

We all love stories about heroes. This is part of who we are I think. The epic battle between good and evil, hero/heroine vs villain. Sometimes we want to think about what superhero power we would have if we could be one. In fact, there is much to learn from movies and stories like this. But, while reflecting…

Who's the Hero?

Forgiveness and the Unforgivable Sin

Words have meaning. Everything we say means something. However, the original meaning of a word, or what someone thinks a word means, doesn’t always equal how we mean to use the word. This is what makes communication hard. Even harder in cross-cultural/cross generational communication. Words have power.…

The Spiral Continues

What is the greatest threat to the Church? Have you ever sat down and thought about this question? It may seem odd for me to even pose the question to us this morning. Sin is everywhere! Scripture constantly shows us this truth. Listen to these words from Paul in Romans There’s nobody living right, not…

The Enemy Within

What are you afraid of? I know this is a strange question. For some, you quickly told yourself something like, “I’m a Christian I not allowed to be afraid”? Or, “I don’t fear because of Jesus.” Both very true statements but may be what we say, think or try to live out in order to not have to answer this…

Exposed

What are our most pressing issues? Cultural? Relational? Financial? Organizational? Political? Spiritual? Economy/Job Market? The reality is we have many issues and depending on how you look at the world, and given your circumstances, the answer may be different. Everyone sees the “same” world. Though…

Who, Me?

God is faithful. Both are rooted in Scripture. Take a look at these words from Deuteronomy Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. But those who hate him he will repay…

Has The Lord Not Said...

Problems happen when we forget. This is true of many things in life. It is especially true when we forget our priorities and the essentials of life. The major things need to stay major and the minor the minor. This weekend has been set aside by our nation to stop and remember, lest we forget, that freedom…

Who Does God Call?

Major issues of life: domestic abuse, terrorism, war upon war, child abuse, moral decline, the collapse of society, how to treat those who believe differently, abuse of power, lack of leaders, a relative concept of truth, practical over principle. Oh you thought I was talking about 2021, didn’t you?…

And So It Begins

Questions are powerful. It is great to be the one who asks them. It is not so great when you are the one being asked. For some of us we are great at asking questions, typically of ourselves, can be discouraging. This morning I believe I will ask more questions than provide answers. I apologize in advance.…

The Foundational Principles

Why don’t you do something ? A common question asked in our world. It can be asked of: governments, churches, parents, kids, other leaders, ourselves, and at times we ask this of God. We need hearing aids . Jesus says at the beginning of the first parable of the kingdom, to listen up. He also says it…

The Long View

Jesus is King . This series on the Kingdom of God is built upon this premise and truth. But we may ask the question: What does the Kingdom look like? We want to know what it looks like right now. Or is the Kingdom strictly future oriented. I believe the Kingdom is both present right now but the culmination…

Surprising Apperance

Life is a journey . As with all journeys there is a beginning, middle and end. There are high points and low points. Sometimes even in the same day. A journey indicates movement, motion, energy, and to some extent vitality and “newness”. Everyone is on a journey. Jesus accommodates people. Jesus meets…

Who Enters?

The struggle is real. Are you struggling this morning? Or maybe the better question, what are you struggling with this morning? Is your marriage? Depression? Anxiety? Parenting? Addiction? School/Career? With faith, Christianity, the Church, etc? We have a need of power . This is one of the basic needs…

Out of This World

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