Baggage: Why We Struggle

Solomon said the whole duty of man was to fear God and keep his commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).  Paul wrote that to know Jesus was the most important thing in his life (Philippians 3:8).  We also know that God does not create confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33) and that his word is truth (John 17:17). So why […]

What Will You Do With 2009?

This morning 2009 lies before us like an un-plowed field awaiting the farmer’s disc. It is raw and unprepared and waits to produce whatever is planted among its rows. What will we do with 2009? Put differently, what will we be saying about 2009 a year from now? That answer depends upon what we do […]

Dead and Gone

“For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:3) While preparing for lessons to be delivered at Indian Creek Youth Camp I came across this short but very powerful verse. It seems to strike at the very heart of Christian living. In fact, if we can ever fully appreciate […]

Dead and Gone

“For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:3) While preparing for lessons to be delivered at Indian Creek Youth Camp I came across this short but very powerful verse. It seems to strike at the very heart of Christian living. In fact, if we can ever fully appreciate […]