Today the people of God around the world assemble as a grand Christian community and declare His praise and virtue. God is acknowledged and recognized–songs of praise exalt him, his purpose, his wisdom, his compassion, and his love demonstrated in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The church speaks to God and listens to …
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It’s Sunday Again: Will Anything Surprising Happen Today?
We don’t know what to do with God! We want to control him, box him, understand him. We want our Christianity in neat, little, predictable packages. We want a Holy Spirit under control. We are so committed to “decently and in order” that we limit God. Christianity is a personal treasure hunt! Treasure hunts are …
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It’s Sunday Again: Seeking to understanding God
One can think nothing greater than to think about God. Unfathomable, rich. Our life cannot surpass our knowledge and understanding of God. All begins with God. We must begin in the right place. Without understanding the nature, character, and actions of God, we cannot grasp worship. We cannot appreciate and experience genuine community. We miss …
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It’s Sunday Again: Christ and his church
One cannot have Christ without the church; one cannot have church without Christ. Christ comes with a church. If one wishes to follow Christ, the church is not an optional add-on. We must restore Christ to all we say and do and are at church. Three concepts from Ephesians 1-3: the church is the place …
It’s Sunday Again: Two Basic Choices
Life is filled with choices. A few choices are basic! Once they are made, they provide the foundation for the rest of life’s choices. If the foundational choices are not made in place, the rest of life is a constant struggle. Let me be specific. Here are two foundational questions that provide orientation for the …
It’s Sunday Again: Family
Last weekend I preached in Dierks, Arkansas–the first place Jan and I did a full-time ministry work after graduating from college 44 years ago. It was delightful to spend time with a part of our spiritual family–a part of the family we have not seen for many years. The memories are still sweet, the love …
It’s Sunday Again: Two Things
The movie “City Slickers” popularized the concept that life can be defined by the “one thing.” The Bible more often speaks of two things. Jesus said, “Love God, love your neighbor” (Matt. 22:34, and parallels). John says the one who is of God practices righteousness and loves his brother (1 John 3:10). John adds that …
It’s Sunday Again: Sololá, Guatemala
Today I will worship with the believers in Sololá, Guatemala. I will have the privilege of delivering God´s word, but always the fellowship shared as the church assembles, sings, prays, and surrounds the Table is delightful. Pray for God´s people around the world, many of whom assemble in relatively remote places to worship God, to …
It’s Sunday Again: Looking backward, looking forward
During the last few days of the year, I typically take time to look back and evaluate what has occurred as a foundation for looking forward to what God has in store in the coming year. This last Sunday of the year is a good time to look back over 2013 and evaluate spiritual growth. …
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It’s Sunday Again: God and his ice
With freezing rain falling all day and ice-laden limbs hanging low in our yard, Jan and I spent all of yesterday indoors. We commented more than once on the beauty of God’s creation and the picturesque scenes God was creating. This morning those same scenes are still amazing–even though much less visible with the moonlight, …