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“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Matthew 10:34). There you have it – Jesus is a revolutionary. He didn’t come to be the Prince of Peace but to upset the apple cart. Or did he? If you take…
We have all heard it said before that God has a plan for your life. And it’s not just any plan but a good plan. These aren’t just ideas we conjure up to make ourselves feel good, this is what God has promised. In Jeremiah 29:11 God tell us “’For I know the plans I…
We often think the heroes in life are the people who do great and courageous acts, and rightfully so. These people often make great sacrifices, many times without knowing whether their actions will even make a difference. As it is with any great hero or person, there are usually other people in their lives that…
I recall walking into church one Sunday morning and a lady walked in with me. She happened to see one of her friends in the lobby and she proceeded to go up and greet her. The exchange went something like this. The one lady said, “Good morning, how are you?” The other lady replied, “I’m…
“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me” (Matthew 10:37). Does Jesus hate families? Why would he make such a drastic and harsh statement? After all, Jesus had a mother and father and…
You have probably heard the expression “be true to yourself.” This is a modern take on the quote from Shakespeare “to thine own self be true.” Have you ever stopped to wonder what this actually means? This term can mean different things to different people, yet there seems to be some universal acceptance as to…
I recall a conversation with a friend when I was in college (don’t ask me how long ago that was). In the middle of the conversation, I distinctly remember him making this statement. He said, “After all the Bible says, God helps those who help themselves.” This quote has been repeated countless times over the years and…
You have probably heard someone say: the end justifies the means. If I were sitting right in front of you and asked you if this is true you, would probably have an answer. In fact, you probably just answered it in your mind. However, what may seem simple on the surface really creates a moral dilemma….
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone? I know I have. In fact, in one instance in my life it took me over twenty years to forgive someone who had hurt me. Jesus addresses this topic in Matthew 18:21-35 with the parable of the unmerciful servant. Let’s divide this story into three acts. Act 1: The Servant…
Pastors and leaders are charged with a tremendous task. In addition to preaching the gospel and making disciples (which is actually every Christian’s responsibility, not just the pastor’s) they also have to lead, preach, counsel, pray, and make decisions about the day-to-day operations of the church. That’s just their church commitments. Let’s not forget the…
