Just joining this discussion? Then click here to catch up. With me now? Good. Then you know that we left off yesterday’s discussion with the cryptic statement about the law that Jesus made in Matthew 5:17-18 when He said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have […]
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If you missed part 1, go HERE So, what did I see in Peter’s life that brought me to my knees praising Jesus for His love, grace and mercy toward me? The fact that Jesus not only chose to use Peter to do great things, but that He relabeled him – the Rock long before […]
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I’m the Greatest! Nope. Probably not. If you have to let everyone know you’re the greatest – one thing quickly becomes absolutely certain – you’re not. Not even close. Ever been around someone who constantly put themselves forward as _____________ (fill in the blank) of the year? · Father · Friend · Athlete · Godly […]
READ MOREProbably the hardest part of preaching is the ‘self-inflicted’ pressure we sometimes put on ourselves to move biblical precepts from people’s heads to their hearts where real life change can begin to happen. I know, I’ve slipped into this many times over the years with thoughts like… “If I just preach harder and with […]
READ MOREThis month Impact Church is in a series called, Impact DNA. DNA stands for Developing the Needed Attributes. The needed attributes for what? You say. It’s all about the attributes common in the spiritual genes of any true Christ follower and vibrant Christ honoring church as well as the mission to which Christ has called […]
READ MOREEach summer something strange and wonderful happens to Southbrook Church—the adults fade to the background and the students takeover…everything! Today was the 2nd annual Student takeover Sunday for our students and they did not disappoint! Their fearless leader, Billy Almaguer convinced me last year to let the students run the show and I was so […]
READ MOREThis is the title we’ve given this next year @ Southbrook Church—“The Year of Discipleship.” Sounds pretty impressive, huh? But what in the world does it mean? Well, let’s start with what it doesn’t mean. It doesn’t mean that this is the one and only year we’re giving a rip about discipline people. It […]
READ MOREI’ve never moved a mountain with my faith. No, Mt. Saint Helen’s eruption wasn’t orchestrated by me. As I said, I’ve never moved a mountain. but I believe I could. Don’t be too concerned for my mental health. I do live in reality, but my reality includes a God of the universe who is in […]
READ MOREHow many of you remember this tasteless but hilarious skit from SNL (That’s Saturday Night Live, for the 3 people who didn’t know)? Harry was a young yuppie type who sustained a massive head would somehow–no one ever reveals how on the show–and yet, carries on like nothing is amiss. But it’s difficult (read: impossible) […]
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