REAL
Real isn’t a word that I would have used to describe Christianity when I was growing up. I think in the 80′s the generation raising us was doing the best they could, but the topic of “compartmentalization” grew out of this generation. Perhaps it’s always been a part of life, but it was definitely a [...]
Rules Without Relationship = Rebellion (Trust)
Over the past several months as we have actually moved out from our local home church and are seeking to establish a work in the North East are of Kansas City, I have found that the issue of Trust is an amazing factor is beginning a church plant. You can call it trust, you can [...]
Some Christmas Ideas To Consider!
Some Christmas Ideas to consider! We have been blessed this year that in the business of the season we were able to have a group of ladies come over one day last week and bring baked goods. And although we were able to taste test the goodies this was an effort to consider others & [...]
Doctrine and Love
A friend of mine at work gave me a sermon to listen to this week. Another friend of mine told me that he visited a church with teaching that was decent but possibly light on doctrine. These things had the wheels spinning this week. The friend form work, gave me a sermon from a guy [...]
Beauty In Our Dying To Self
Today was an incredible fall day, my children went with their uncle and aunt to the pumpkin patch, and Brandy and I were able to stay home alone. We spent the morning hanging out, and talking which has been a blessing. God has been gracious to grow us so close together these past few years,and [...]
Gospel Centered
This was a blog I was sent by a reformed pastor outside of KC. He sent it to me and it was a focus that we must keep in mind all the time lest we stray. You can read the whole blog here http://www.joethorn.net/2009/08/11/gospel-centered/ Or if you can settle for my cliff’s notes you can [...]
Pride Affliction Reaction Meekness
We had a good sermon Sunday by Don Whitney which essentially covered the topic of faith, and unanswered prayer. Paul was leading worship this Sunday and made the comment during the service about meekness, and then followed up by sending this out. Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept His [...]
Comparing to…. GOD: A Gospel Raised Bar
In our culture often of times people advise us to compare ourselves with others. We also do this by our own sin nature. “You should be more like your brother,” “You can win; the others aren’t as good as you in this activity,” etc. The sole purpose of our comparing ourselves to others is for [...]
Cost ( Free Gift Death to Self ) Your Life
This is what I was reading this morning in my study on the Sermon On The Mount. I may comment later but the passage speaks for itself. Page 261 Studies in the Sermon on the Mount By Dr. Martyn Lloyd –Jones And the whole trouble is just self and self-assertion. That is self regarded doctrinally. [...]
