On this day in history: In 1782, the United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. In 1897, Thomas Edison’s own motion picture projector had its first commercial exhibition. And in 1954, a meteorite strikes a woman in Alabama, the first modern instance of such an occurrence. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 3:12
Growth and progress in Christ are pulsing through this passage, as Paul describes how he is continuing to strive for the goal of Christlikeness. Take at look at this week’s passage in Philippians 3:12: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 3:12″] What Paul states in this verse begins one of the most familiar paragraphs in his letter to…
Book Review – The Surprising Imagination Of C. S. Lewis
One of my favorite authors has always been C. S. Lewis. I might offend some by saying this, but of all his books, the Narnia Chronicles are my least favorite. Many of his other works were much more meaningful to me when I read them, and continue to be so. However, with that said, his…
Coffee Break – 11.23.2015
On this day in history: In 1835, Henry Burden patented the horseshoe manufacturing machine. In 1889, the first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon. The first issue of Life was published in 1936. And in 1946, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to Tonka Toys Incorporated. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”]…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11
After Paul’s pointed statements to the Philippians about his own achievements, he moves directly to that which is worth more than all of our own efforts. See what he says for yourself in Philippians 3:10-11: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 3:10-11″] When all is said and done, nothing compares to what we have in Christ. Our own…
The Difference Between Evangelism And Discipleship
Have you ever experienced an epiphany? One of those moments where something becomes crystal clear to you like it never has been before? I experienced one of those the other day. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Evangelism Vs. Discipleship”] At our staff meeting this week at my church, we had a brief discussion about the differences between discipleship…