Running has been an exciting part of my life for the past 5 years. As we continue studying the letter of 1st Corinthians, in the section from this past Sunday, Paul talks about running to get a prize and the necessary training that goes into getting in shape. I started training for the Bird-in-Hand HalfContinue reading “Full (or Fool?) Marathons & Beating Our Bodies – 1st Corinthians 9:19-27”
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Self-enslavement? To everyone?…A good thing?
After a few weeks off from studying for a new sermon, I am back at it, and I have to admit I’m a bit nervous. I almost always look forward to preaching, something that has grown on me over the years. But there are still a few Sundays that I don’t look forward to it. Continue reading “Self-enslavement? To everyone?…A good thing?”
Bikinis and Bibles – 1st Corinthians 8 & 10:23-11:1
Last week I introduced The Great Bikini Debate and Professional Weaker Brothers. I never imagined I’d be preaching a sermon which featured bikinis. But this past Sunday that’s exactly what happened. Bibles and Bikinis. Think they don’t go together? Think they shouldn’t go together? I envisioned a scenario where those two things might go together. Continue reading “Bikinis and Bibles – 1st Corinthians 8 & 10:23-11:1”
The Great Bikini Debate and Professional Weak People
It’s pool and beach season, and that means it is once again time for The Great Bikini Debate. Should Christians wear them or shouldn’t they? Our culture has come a long way from the days of the picture above, where a badged beach patrol measured women’s suits to make sure they were legal! When youContinue reading “The Great Bikini Debate and Professional Weak People”
Celebrating singleness – 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
It is GOOD to be single! Let’s celebrate it!!! Are you single? Do you feel like it is good to be single? When I was in my later high school years and college, I did not think it was good to be single. I badly wanted to be in a relationship. In our continuing studyContinue reading “Celebrating singleness – 1 Corinthians 7:25-40”
One for all the single people
Are you single and loving it? I’ve heard that some of the young people at Faith Church have been wondering when Relationship Month will be over! It’s been a lot of talk about marriage, separation, divorce, remarriage, which are topics they are apparently not too concerned about. I was hoping that at least some ofContinue reading “One for all the single people”
When I’m not feeling happy or content in my relationship – 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
Are you feeling discontent in your relationships? Maybe you’re not feeling happy about a relationship? But are you feeling joy? Is there a difference? And what does it matter? When we are unhappy or discontent, we are very tempted to RUN! In our passage from this past Sunday, Paul says “Remain in the situation inContinue reading “When I’m not feeling happy or content in my relationship – 1 Corinthians 7:17-24”
Feeling discontent in your relationships?
What would you say has been bothering you? Anyone been feeling discontented lately? A change that you are hoping for too long in coming? A change that you weren’t hoping for came unexpectedly? Change or die, they say. Or maybe they say it like this, if something does not change it is dead. Or, allContinue reading “Feeling discontent in your relationships?”
Finding healing for a broken relationship – 1st Corinthians 7:10-16
How many of you have been impacted by divorce? Separation? During the sermon on Sunday I interviewed two couples from Faith Church, each of which had one spouse that was previously divorced. I was so thankful for their courage and vulnerability to stand in front of a roomful of people and talk about the painfulContinue reading “Finding healing for a broken relationship – 1st Corinthians 7:10-16”
Separate? Divorce? Remarry? – What to do?
I’ll never forget a moment at summer church camp when I was in 6th or 7th grade. One of my cousins was with me that week, and we were sitting in the gym for a Bible discussion. Next thing I know, my cousin who is a year older than me was bawling, body heaving upContinue reading “Separate? Divorce? Remarry? – What to do?”
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