The angels said to the shepherds “peace on earth, goodwill to men” that night Jesus was born in Bethlehem. But many of us do not feel like Christmastime is peaceful or filled with goodwill. In fact many of us are afraid that we will have what Elvis Presley sang about, “A Blue Christmas”. Or weContinue reading “Why Faith Church Observes the Season of Advent”
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How to have a good relationship with money – Part 1 – Love it or hate it?
Do you love money? This guy really does: As he’s hugging that money, he’s probably singing this song: Or do you hate money? Have you ever said “I hate money!”? I have. It’s usually because I actually love money, but I feel like I don’t have enough of it. I want more. I love moneyContinue reading “How to have a good relationship with money – Part 1 – Love it or hate it?”
Who is Jesus, really?
After some arduous ministry, finally Jesus and the disciples got that vacation they were so longing for in the last section. Luke tells us that Jesus is in prayer, and the disciples are with him. He stops praying, turns and asks them: “Who do the people say that I am?” I suspect Jesus he hasContinue reading “Who is Jesus, really?”
How to be wise or foolish
You remember that children’s song “the wise man built his house upon on the rock”? It is a classic that small children learn in Sunday School, but when you think about it, it’s kinda scary actually. Especially when you think about some of the major tragedies in the last decade or so. The song talksContinue reading “How to be wise or foolish”
Being Mystics in a Messed-up World
Last week, guest writer and teacher, Tony Blair introduced us to the idea of being Christian mystics. And it is all about LOVE! Then on Sunday he visited and taught at Faith Church, and I can say without reservation that it was a powerful morning! So many people expressed their appreciation for his interaction withContinue reading “Being Mystics in a Messed-up World”
How to start following Jesus – Luke 5:1-11
Last week we saw how Jesus nearly sunk some fishermen’s boats with a miracle haul of fish. They were astonished, after a long night of unsuccessfully catching fish. In the brief conversation that Luke records right after this moment, I believe there are four components that are vital for churches that want to make disciplesContinue reading “How to start following Jesus – Luke 5:1-11”
What do you think about Jesus?
What is the first word or image that comes to your mind when you think of Jesus? The crucifixion, resurrection, his birth? Miracles? A guy with long brown hair, beard, chiseled face, wearing white robes and sandals? When is the last time you thought about Jesus? Writers Frank Viola and Leonard Sweet, in their bookContinue reading “What do you think about Jesus?”
Blog Year in Review – Best of 2014?
I think I’m going to have to “grade on the curve”. You know how a teacher removes the highest and lowest student grades, and then regrades a test best on the remaining results? One post was the most popular for the second year in a row. In fact, this post received more than twice asContinue reading “Blog Year in Review – Best of 2014?”
If God guaranteed one thing on your bucket list would happen before you die, what would you choose?
Did you cross anything off your bucket list in 2014? Get married? Travel somewhere? Perform physical feat? This year my family drove from Lancaster, PA, to Austin, TX, to visit my wife’s cousin and his family. Though it was not coast-to-coast, it was the longest we had ever driven, and the first time for mostContinue reading “If God guaranteed one thing on your bucket list would happen before you die, what would you choose?”
What we all need
It’s what the family that just lost a loved one needs. It’s what the single mom needs. It’s what the young man who just made a really bad choice needs. It’s what we all need. What do we need? It’s what I need and what you need. On your worst days you want it badly.Continue reading “What we all need”
Engaging Scripture 