This was the second sermon in our series “The Art of Friendship.” It would have been horrible to skip the relationship between Naomi and Ruth. Americans are lonely. Some of it is a part of what can happen in life. Some of it is our own doing. So, what can the church do to…
Isaiah 3:9-15 Ignatius of Loyola said it this way: If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy. Heresy does not merely live in church history books. It is alive and well today. Several years ago, one survey highlighted the confusion many American…
If you’re not as patient yet as you want to be, just thank God you’re now more patient than you used to be. Read Proverbs 15:18
Stress is real and will make every effort to take your peace–don’t let it. Read Philippians 4:6
Joshua 7:14-21 Privatized faith is dangerous. Many people would argue the problems facing the church today are consequences of a between-me-and-Jesus faith. No one has ever denied the personal aspects of trust and faith in Jesus. You pray with your family. I pray with mine. You pray by yourself and so does everyone else.…
If you have gifts you aren’t using, the church’s ministry suffers. Read 1 Peter 4:10