It is my suspicion that Sunday’s sermon isn’t the most anticipated event of your week. You love your church and you enjoy listening to your pastor. But you probably don’t wonder all week what he’s going to say, or have pertinent conversations with yourself in your head while he’s speaking. You probably don’t create a … More How to Love Sunday’s Sermon
“You don’t give a gift to someone hoping they’ll give you one back. That’s selfish,” your momma said. Do the right thing because it’s the right thing. Don’t expect anything in return. This is the essence of Christian morality. Christian morality, as it is portrayed in a biblically-illiterate world, apparently. Because the Bible actually says this: Do … More Why We Should Bless Selfishly
You want your life to produce something good. And not just something good, but lots of somethings good. Lots and lots. Like thirty times, or sixty times, or a hundred times as much as those who, say, produce nothing. I know exactly what you need to do. But first, let me tell you what’s going to happen … More Lots of Somethings Good
I was that person in college. The one who arrived ten minutes early to every class and never skipped. The one who kept a strict schedule, practically lived in the practice room, and completed homework at least a week in advance. The one who studied hours upon hours for every test, turned in every paper, completed … More By Choice
The entire city is gathered at the door. And I mean the entire city. Sure, the population may be only around 1,500. But, hello. They’re all standing at the door. Why? Well, because on the other side of this door is a man who just cast out a demon and healed a very sick lady, so anybody who is … More Matthew’s Mistake
Journey of the Word 