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What do you do when you find out someone has been involved in a gross and far-reaching sin? Does it depend on what the sin was and how deeply they have hurt others? Some sin is more public, more damaging, and has more consequences than others. But in reality, sin is sin and all of…
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“A Tale of Two Rocks” Have you ever ignored the Lord’s Word and done it your own way? How’d that turn out? Terrible, I’m sure, if our pride will allow us to admit it. It’s always best to obey the Lord and do it His way. When Moses approached the Lord because of Israelites’ grumbling…
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St. Patrick was one of the greatest evangelists. One of my favorite, yet sad, stories of his gospel endeavors: “While in Ireland, Patrick shared the gospel with his former slave owner, Miliuc the Druid. But instead of turning his back on his pagan gods, Miliuc locked himself in his house and set it on fire…
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Acts 19:10 says it took 2 years to share Christ to everyone in the province of Asia. There were approximately 8-12 million people living there during that time and it wasn’t the Bible belt where a lot had already heard about Jesus. So how could Paul share the gospel with millions in only 2 years…
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“I’m hungry!” Those are words we’ve all said, and I constantly hear from three growing kids. As my mom used to say, “I think they have a hollow leg” because nothing seems ever to fill them up! Food is a critical element in life. It energizes, sustains, and satisfies our hunger. From snacks to three-square…
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Church is the body of Christ. And that body is broken. Members of that body are sinful, wounded, bruised, offended, and wrecked! The Good News (gospel) is that the body is connected to the Head that is Christ and He is our healer! He foremost forgives us (all of us) from our sins (all of…
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Do you have any scars? There is one on my left knee from a chainsaw, one on my right ear from when my mom tried to save a few bucks on a haircut, another on my left pinky when I stabbed a tree with my new Swiss Army knife that didn’t have a locking blade,…
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How do I know I’m in Gods Will? Here are a few questions to ask: “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” -Ephesians 5:17
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You’ve probably noticed several people and churches observing Lent. Perhaps you’re involved in it in some way as well. For those not accustomed to it, here’s some info about it. Lent is a 40-day (46 if you count Sundays) religious observance that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter used to deepen one’s worship,…
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Sometimes life reaches a point when hurt, pain, and chaos spiral beyond our control. Ever been there? Maybe you’re there right now? During these times, the temptation is to believe the deception that hope, relief, and peace are things of the past. But that is a lie! God is present, even in trouble. Now there’s…
stephen R Harrison 