People Pleasers, or Bond-servants of Christ

A few (4) years ago I used to fellowship with a group of Christians where spirituality was defined by the verse, “Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would [...]

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Encounter in the Dead of Night – sermon quote

Re. John 3:1-17
Light and sight are not the same thing.
“Light is not enough.  We need the inward operation of the Holy Spirit to get sight.” A.W. Tozer

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Encounter on the Water – sermon quote

Re. John 6:16-21
The impossible can happen in front of you and you’re looking at it and still can’t believe it.

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Church. Why Go?

Let’s face it, church is more about connecting with other Christians than about connecting with Christ.  We do the Sunday thing and we faithfully attend our small groups, but unless we have actually connected with someone(s) we’re out of there and the hunt for the perfect church begins. Unfortunately all churches are filled with sinners, [...]

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Fading Glory, yet Growing

Babies are cute, and it’s a good thing too because it inspires adults to nurture them.  Teenagers are beautiful and soooo body and looks conscious, and it ecourages the process of finding a mate and “multiplying”.  And then the couple marry and have kid(s) and grow old together.  This year I turn 50 and I’m [...]

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