Genealogies can't be interesting, can they? They're just a list of names no one can spell or pronounce. Why bother with them? 🤔 Join us this Sunday at 9:00am or 10:45am and you'll discover why Jesus' genealogy could be the best gift you get this Christmas.
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
World War 2...9/11...Indonesian Tsunami...Hamas' attack on Israel. There's no shortage of bad things that happen in our world. Why do they happen? What purpose do they serve - if any? Suffering, adversity, and hardship is a part of life, so how do we handle it without collapsing under the weight of it?
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
Parenting is overwhelming. How does one raise another human being to be well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and charitable? On top of that, how does a parent raise kids who love and follow Jesus? There are no easy answers, but we'll mine the Bible for wisdom.
And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy.
Surveys indicate couples get married primarily for happiness. Is that what marriage is about? Since God instituted marriage, let's ask him what purposes he had in mind when he created marriage. It might change the way you view your own marriage.
We're supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But the world is filled with wonderful things like sunsets, oceans, strawberries, and bacon! Are we wrong to enjoy the things of earth? How can we enjoy life while still honoring the Lord?
Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Money is a substantial part of life. You need it for food, shelter, clothing, education, rest and relaxation...and pretty much everything else. It's not surprising the Bible has a lot to say about it. God earnestly desires to cure us of money sickness and establish us in money wellness.
We need friendship...more than many of us realize. But our approach to this is often browsing the field of potential friends in order to find the ``right one`` for us. Maybe that's backwards. The better way is: how can I be the kind of friend I've always wanted?
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
