Collect for 9-5-14

Eternal God, You knit us together in the womb, planned out our lives before we were ever thought of. You know the future, past and present. The decisions that we make each day as we live as humanly possible to your decrees. Grant us the wisdom to live each day, the knowledge to make the … Continue reading Collect for 9-5-14

He did What?

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. —John 1:14 Think about it. God became fully human. He swam, ate, drank, took care of animals, played with friends as a child, was tempted, cared about others. The list goes on for miles all the things that he did that we can relate to … Continue reading He did What?

…Of something greater

The wages for our sin is death. There is a cure, there is a way to overcome death. The full verse from Romans 6:23 states this 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (emphasis mine). That cure is as simple as receiving a … Continue reading …Of something greater

On the edge…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvKM6eeirso There have been many times in my life where I have been told to jump off a cliff. The only problem with this statement is that I live in the middle of the Midwest and the nearest “cliff” is quite some distance away. However I have lived in areas where this statement could quite … Continue reading On the edge…

revival

Revival – noun A bringing back to a state of prior existence. A large meeting of people in a church-like setting. Related to this word are people, the Wesley Brothers, Billy Graham, and the Gaithers. Things such as tents, alter calls, mass conversions, and hymns, Time periods of the First and Second Great Awakenings here … Continue reading revival