Mary appears only a few times in the Bible, but those few passages come at crucial moments. Despite her prominence in the biblical narrative, other than the passages related to Christmas, her story has largely been neglected. The Mary of the … [Read more...] about Mary. He Called Her Mother.
Holiday Blues
Depression is a prison where you are both the suffering prisoner and the cruel jailer.Dorothy Rowe In 1835 a man visited a doctor in Florence, Italy. He was filled with anxiety and exhausted from lack of sleep. He couldn't eat, and he avoided … [Read more...] about Holiday Blues
A Passion for Purity
Scripture: Matthew 5:8Sermon Series: Vote! King Jesus - Sermon 06 A Polar Bear and his son (picture) were walking through icy glaciers, when the little Polar Bear says to his father, "Dad, are we pure blooded Polar Bears?" The father bear looks … [Read more...] about A Passion for Purity
Christians Are Merciful
Scripture: Matthew 5:7Sermon Series: Vote! King Jesus - Sermon 05 Jerry Bridges in his book (picture), The Blessing of Humility, shares: “I was sitting in our city’s downtown library reading a book, while I waited for my wife, who was attending … [Read more...] about Christians Are Merciful
Did You Remember The Fire Alarm?
Men stumble over pebbles, never over mountains. - H. Emilie Cady Well, isn't that ironic? That phrase is thrown around in casual conversation all the time. Irony involves a twist or a surprise that’s different from what you’d expect. It can … [Read more...] about Did You Remember The Fire Alarm?