What is the Holy Spirit
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to preach again.I have provided a link with my sermon. Hope you all enjoy.What is the Holy Spirit
Approach to Think About Understanding the Christian Message
There are several things I do to come to a deeper understanding of the Christian message. Some of the resources I use the most consist of: the reading of scripture, devotionals and prayer. I have also enjoyed conversation generated from readings assigned in the classes I have taken, as well as conversation over scripture. Anytime … [Read more…]
Justification and Justice, my understanding
Justification from a Christian perspective is the act of becoming right, or being made righteous by God. Jesus Christ accomplished this when he died upon the cross. However, Justification is not simply an act that has been done, but is an ongoing process in which the Holy Spirit along with the Father and the Son … [Read more…]
The thin spot
As part of an assignment, I was to come up with a place, where I felt most close to God at. The video of a favorite fishing spot in Canada tells it all.
Government is God’s servant
This article by Rev. Mark S. Hanson, the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is a must read. http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2010/11/government_is_gods_servant.html
Mothers day
Yes, I know it is not, and not even close. However, this sermon came up recently, and I had never posted it, so I thought I would today. Here are some facts you may or may not know about Mother’s day: Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia decided that mother’s day would be a wonderful way to … [Read more…]
Irresistible Grace, Is it?
If the Grace of God is irresistible, how should we receive it, if we even choose to accept and receive this irresistible grace? Paul was a contemptible person, out to kill Jews. He was some of the worst of the worst of people. There was no way that Paul deserved the grace that was given … [Read more…]
Being Intentional
The church I attend is on a sermon series about grace. Many of us have been exposed to many different ways of looking at grace. I would like to take an opportunity to share with you some more thoughts on the same subject. So what does being intentional have to do with grace? It is … [Read more…]
You are something special
I received this from my wife. It really hit home, and just felt compelled to share. http://www.sermonspice.com/product/33768/skit-guys-gods-chisel
Only Sinners go to Heaven
I am here to tell you today, YOU must be a sinner to get to Heaven. Because only Sinners make it to heaven! As I began to learn more about my faith, one of the scariest things I can recall, is being told I should be telling others about Jesus. Imagine that…., I need to … [Read more…]