I’m pretty sure the only time I’ve ever preached from the Song of Solomon was for a wedding. Now, there’s nothing original about that. I’m actually wondering if I’ve stayed away from it during worship on purpose. At a wedding, everyone’s focus is on the love of two people ready to commit their lives…
You are not a burden to God. Read Matthew 11:28-30
I try my best to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. It’s what I hope people give me. That said, throughout my pastoral ministry, getting Christians to Bible study has been a chore. A constant chore. My first impulse was to fill in the blanks for those Christian excuse-makers. But I don’t get…
Because of God’s power, no matter what sin is pestering you, you can have a new heart. Read Ezekiel 11:19
Someone once said, “Tradition is the living faith of the dead. Traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. I so much appreciate what that means. Many times, younger generations want to weed out anything that feels like tradition. They overcorrect and don’t realize the meaningful aspects of corporate faith they’re missing. Tradition has…
Child-like faith means letting go of the need to control what’s around you. Read 1 Corinthians 13:11