This past weekend, we had a family dinner and some non-believers were there. We mentioned that our church holds men's night and a women's life group every Monday and that we try to attend every week. We were asked what we do at these groups, and we were eager to divulge information. This was the … Continue reading Bible Study: Conversion
Bible Study: Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a touchy subject for many. To many, they may be holding on to some pain or hurt that someone inflicted upon them years ago. Forgiving others is one of the hardest things to do. For others, they are waiting to be forgiven for some wrong they have committed against someone else in their … Continue reading Bible Study: Forgiveness
Bible Study: Gifts of the Spirit
Most Christians have heard of the gifts of the Holy Spirit at one point in their journey with Christ. These are not physical gifts of this world, but are gifts of grace that are specific to you. Some may have more than one gift, while some may only have one, but use it to its … Continue reading Bible Study: Gifts of the Spirit
Bible Study: Addiction
What are you addicted to? No one likes to admit it, but almost everyone is addicted to something. Some addictions are considered normal by society. Pornography falls into this category. Some addictions are never admitted. People with food addictions tend to never admit it and think they are eating normal or healthy. We all know … Continue reading Bible Study: Addiction
Bible Study: Good Friday
"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."John 3:16 NLT We sit here writing this on the Saturday following Good Friday. We let Jesus' actions on the cross two millennia ago weigh on us yesterday. … Continue reading Bible Study: Good Friday
Bible Study: Counterculture
Being a real Christian is bold today. In fact, it is countercultural. Countercultural is derived from the word counterculture. Counterculture is defined as a culture with values and morals that run counter to those of established society. Sometimes being a Christian makes it hard to fit in at work, at school, or at Thanksgiving dinner. … Continue reading Bible Study: Counterculture
Bible Study: Hatred
"Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses."Proverbs 10:12 NLT This sounds so easy, doesn't it? We read it so many times in Scripture. Hate is condemned in the book of Titus, likened to murder in 1 John, and Luke tells us to do good to those who hate us. Yet, despite … Continue reading Bible Study: Hatred
Bible Study: Temptation
The devil is everywhere. He has always been everywhere and will always be everywhere. The problem for the world and especially for Christians is that as technology advances, we are making his work easier. Matthew 4 tells us of the three types of temptations Satan will use to lure us into sin. These three (lust … Continue reading Bible Study: Temptation
Frugal Living: Food Pantries
It’s okay for middle-class families to go to food pantries. Before this February, we went to the grocery store like everyone else. We had a budget that we would follow. When the envelope was empty, we were done for the week. Times became harder and we started to coupon. God blessed us with a copious … Continue reading Frugal Living: Food Pantries
Bible Study: Serving
The world is a scary place. Many Christians I meet avoid the secular world at all costs. They do not want their children tempted by Satan, but more importantly, do not want to be tempted themselves by things of this world. They live a sheltered life, but they know Jesus, accept him as their lord … Continue reading Bible Study: Serving
Messengers of Mercy 