October 1, 2023 — You have maybe heard the accusation or perhaps even made it yourself: “He’s so fake!” That charge claims someone’s friendliness or kindness is a sham. Such insincerity bothers us. We would generally rather someone be honest about how they feel about us than be fake. Through a story Jesus teaches us…
September 24, 2023 — Much of what Jesus has to say to you and me is contained within his parables. Parables are simple little stories that contain profound truths about life and eternity. Today we begin a four Sunday series of parables. Tell Us a Story, Jesus! Give a single bag of M&Ms to two…
September 17, 2023 — Sometimes people accuse Christians of having a “holier than thou” attitude. No doubt there have been church members through the centuries who have demonstrated that attitude. If we try to live according to God’s law, it is frustrating to see immoral acts. Nevertheless, true Christians understand that they are sinners too,…
September 10, 2023__ Since we are sinners by nature with worldly desires, the church “we want” according to our weak flesh is one in which “never is heard a discouraging word and the skies are not cloudy all day.” That day will come! …in heaven. But as long as we are in this sin-filled, troubled…
September 3, 2023 — Since we are sinners by nature with worldly desires, the church “we want” according to our weak flesh is one in which there are no demands, where everything goes our way, and where life is easy and prosperous. But that’s not what Jesus promises us. Nor is that the kind of Church…