Everyone you ask will tell you that they want to grow. Their intentions are good. But too many people settle for the same old thing, over and over and over. And they never grow. Because they don’t have a plan. In order to grow you have to have a plan. It doesn’t matter what area…
Coffee Break – 11.11.2013
This Is Coffee! – The Coffee Brewing Institute created this video to give you as much information about this incredible elixir as possible. You get extra points if you spot the Chemex coffee maker. The Globemaker – You see them everywhere. They are in schools. They are in libraries. You might even have one in…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2
The beginning of the final chapter of Paul’s letter to Timothy continues his instructions concerning church relationships. He has already addressed widows and elders. He now turns to slaves. See the passage for yourself at 1 Timothy 6:1-2: Slavery in New Testament times was significantly different than it has been in recent centuries, especially as…
Classic Bible: My Favorite Passages From Philemon
This is part of the Classic Bible: Favorite Stories & Passages series. Read more from the series! The shortest of all Paul’s letters is his personal correspondence with Philemon concerning his slave, Onesimus, who had run away. Though short, Paul skillfully weaves several key Christian principles into the fabric of this letter. Onesimus, a slave,…
Coffee Break – 11.04.2013
Coffee Science – Coffee is never not awesome. As indicated by this factual chart. Note the fine print. I’m in full agreement with this. Field Notes Brand – I’ve journaled for years. My primary journal is a mid-sized Moleskine that I use for dad to day thoughts, sermon notes, and much more. But a couple…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23-25
Chapter five of 1 Timothy closes with what seem to be a personal recommendation from Paul to Timothy. After this brief digression, he returns to the discussion on elders for one final thought, before moving on to the topic of slavery. Take a look at 1 Timothy 5:23-25: Drink a little wine… Paul interrupts himself…