What makes a worship service good? What makes a worship service bad? What is the measure of success we give to a successful service? Our family just witnessed today one of the most wonderful things happen during a service of worship in the church. It reminded me a lot of something Francis Chan wrote in…
The disciples were known to ask Jesus many different questions, and we would do good to stand with them asking, and listen intently to His answers and teaching. In particular, one such instance is found in the Gospel of, “Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples…
Sometimes in life, we just need to remember that God is good. This is a short testimony to how the simple act of remembrance can turn the most sorrowful of hearts to joy. As much pain, I have been through these last several months. Not having a job. Being unable to do physical labor. Seeing…
PREP TIME: 25 MIN COOK TIME: 35 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HR INGREDIENTS: 1lb Ground Beef (browned & drained) 16oz Spaghetti 2 Jars Spaghetti Sauce (Garlic & Herb preferred) 2 cups of Italian Blend Shredded Cheese Parmesan Cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. While the oven is heating, cook the spaghetti according to the…
According to a research project done by LifeWay over 70% of teenagers brought up in a faith tradition leave their faith tradition by the time they are 20. Quite frankly this statistic is much more generous than other similar research studies. Normally this number is a lot higher in other studies. In understanding, this there…
PREP TIME: 15 MIN COOK TIME: 1 HR – 1 HR 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 30 MINS INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. ground beef 1 box stuffing mix ¾ c BBQ sauce (separated) 2 eggs 3/4 cups water Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2-3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Place ground beef in…
Have you ever been told you are the temple of the Living God? Have you been told this and then referred to 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 to prove this point? “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For…
The following is both a testimony to the work of God in my life and my admission essay for doctoral studies at Oakland City University. I began, both, my journey in ministry and education at Oakland City University. It was May of my senior year of High School when I first heard the passage from…
Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever felt there was no way out? Have you ever felt stuck? There are times in life where we all feel this, and it is important to know we are not alone. In particular, God’s people throughout His Word feel this way at times as well. Especially the…