Last evening, I preached on being a second mile Christian. The text is found in Matthew 5:38-48. It is a small part of the Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In this passage, Jesus is encouraging believers to go above and beyond in a loving reaction to evil actions from others toward them. We are toContinue reading “The Second Mile”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Fishing Family
We just came back from vacation from Myrtle Beach. We celebrated Father’s day during our time away, and it gave me some opportunities to fish. I grew up fishing, and it was a powerful connection that I shared with my dad and both of my grandfathers. During those outings, I learned many lessons about lifeContinue reading “Fishing Family”
A pre-history of the Christian Baptists
The following is a pre-history of the formation of the Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God, which I am ordained through. If you would like to know more about us you can find the link here. This blog examines the surrounding context of our formation and a backdrop for why. Baptist TraditionContinue reading “A pre-history of the Christian Baptists”
Family Worship/Devotions
SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophetsContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted”
SOM: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 If one thing is clear in the Sermon on the Mount, it is that the Lord is concerned with more than outward cleanliness and show. He has emphasized the spiritual life of His people in comparable ways to the physical. Poor,Continue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Pure in Heart”
SOM: Blessed are the Meek
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 Weak and meek are not the same the same thing. Jesus was anything but weak. He had power of demons, diseases, and death. He demonstrated his power over nature by simple use of His voice and when he spoke the people thatContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Meek”
SOM: Blessed are they that Mourn
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 Our society is no longer sick about sin. Instead, sin many times is glorified and rather than seeking repentance it is celebrated. Those who feel remorse over sinful thoughts and behaviors are quick to post it on social media because they know theyContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are they that Mourn”
SOM: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” – Matthew 5:3 Poverty is not something we desire. Most work against it and the insecurities that it brings. Still, it does teach us something of immense value. It teaches us humility before and dependence upon God. It is those “poor inContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”
SOM: The Blessed Attitudes
Our attitude towards things has a direct affect on what we go through. It is because of our attitude that our reaction toward different situations, people, and thoughts will determine how we react and how we react will in turn cause different outcomes. Making our attitude toward things the root cause of many things thatContinue reading “SOM: The Blessed Attitudes”
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