This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 ESV For the last few weeks we have been talking about what the word discipleship means from a reflective lifestyle, to authentic community,… Continue reading Love Big
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All About Love
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give… Continue reading All About Love
Fear
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 1Timothy 1:6-7 ESV Think for a moment about some of the major decisions that you made… Continue reading Fear
Your Platform
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” Matthew 22:36 ESV As we wade deep into election season 2012, we are bombarded with the platforms of the various candidates, and how their platform is different than the other person’s platform. In this verse the person essentially is asking Jesus, what is your platform… Continue reading Your Platform
First Love
Do you remember your first crush, starting dating or newly married? You may have shared a booth or dinners when out for dinner, you made homemade cards for one another, you sent candy AND flowers. But then for most couples that time slowly comes to an end. The home-made cards became store-bought; sharing food was… Continue reading First Love
“Who is My Neighbor?”
Play nice with others. Love your neighbor as yourself. Treat others as you want to be treated. I am sure each of us have heard or been told these as a reminder of how we are to act. We were taught them from a young age, and may teach them now as adults to other… Continue reading “Who is My Neighbor?”
All In
In the past few years the game of poker has dramatically risen in popularity in the United States. The World Series of Poker is broadcast on ESPN each year. One of the many vocabulary terms used in poker is, “all in.” All in means that you are literally putting all your money or chips in… Continue reading All In
Love Your Family
As I said good bye to by wife for a few days as she went on a trip, I quickly realized how much I appreciate her and love her. Yet for so many of us we don’t share those thoughts with one another very often. We don’t let those closest to us know how we… Continue reading Love Your Family
He said what?
Thursday March 25th, 2010 This Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy week, we will study Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Jesus covers a lot of topics in this passage. One phrase that is often used is, “You have heard it said…but I say to you.” What is really being said to… Continue reading He said what?