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Read Psalm 19.1-6 It’s great to worship God outdoors today here at Detwiler Field. "Let everything that lives sing praises to the LORD! Praise the LORD!" (Psalm 150.6) Wired for WorshipGod, who created us, has wired us for worship. Last week, we talked about the reality that having CWG leads people to do crazy things … Read more
About 13 months ago, I was reading J. Oswald Sanders’ book Spiritual Leadership. And as I read the chapter on prayer, I had this intense, intimate moment with God, and out of that experience, I decided that if there was only one thing I could master I in my life, it would be prayer. Yes, … Read more
God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good. Since Don Moen and Paul Overstreet wrote and recorded a song by the title, God Is Good All The Time, this has become a popular greeting among church folk. And it speaks a great truth: God alone is good. Luke 18.18-19 – A … Read more
Have you ever wondered … Why are we here? Why do we exist? What’s our role in what God is doing in the world? What is God’s plan for us (as a congregation and as individual Christ-followers)? "You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? … Read more
On the Road to Emmaus: Today, another story of biblical hospitality. Another story of a stranger welcomed for a meal. The story – And so it is with these two disciples as a stranger approaches them and joins them as they travel. The setting is after the crucifixion and resurrection. The crucifixion they saw and … Read more
Read Luke 10.25-27 "God loves you!" Wow. Those are only three words, but they are very powerful words. In fact, until you fully grasp those three words in your heart, you won’t be able to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength! "But God showed his great love for us by … Read more
Today, we begin a new series: "The Great Adventure." Following Jesus Christ is indeed an adventure! And the great adventure is all about Jesus! I agree with Helen Keller: “Life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing at all.” So let’s get started. Read Luke 9.57-62. Talk is cheap!While Jesus was on a … Read more
The Three Visitors: Genesis 18.1-15Genesis 18 is a story of hospitality, biblical hospitality. Hospitality is:Offered to strangersVerse one reveals to the reader what Abraham does not know, that the visitors are the LORD, Yahweh. It is told for the readers benefit. As for the hospitality offered, it is offered to strangers who are treated as … Read more
John 3.1-21 The Flower called Nicodemus What kind of flower is pictured on the cover of the bulletin? It opens only at night (it closes in the daytime) and just for a few short weeks around the start of summer. The evening primrose, nicknamed the Nicodemus flower. The Person of Nicodemus The story of Nicodemus … Read more
Scripture gives us a few "snapshots" of Daniel’s life. We learn, that as a young man, Daniel was taken prisoner by the Babylonian army when Jerusalem was captured. He remained faithful to God even when it meant risking his life. We discover that already in the first snapshot we have of Daniel: “But Daniel made … Read more