Waiting is hard. My cat and I are both impatient. This caused a near Christmas cookie disaster. As hard as it is to wait for cookies, waiting for the return of Christ can be even harder, but we must never give up hope.
Category: Sermons & Sermon Notes
His Encouragement: God’s Promise of Eternal Life
In Luke 20:27-38, the Sadducees had the opportunity to ask Jesus questions regarding the resurrection; however, their main concern was undermining Jesus’s authority.
Devotion: Miracles, Mustard Seeds, and Christmas Shoes (His Encouragement #34)
Even if you only have a little bit of faith, God can still work miracles with it. When our church family stepped out in faith, we witnessed a small but powerful Christmas miracle of our own.
Devotion: The Game of Monopoly Can Be Vicious (His Encouragement #33)
Money makes life easier, but it is not the most important thing. When God looks down on humanity, does He see a group of children squabbling over a game of Monopoly?
Devotion: We Are Wabi Sabi Teacups (His Encouragement #32)
Humans have a lot in common with wabi sabi teacups. Even though we all have cracks and imperfections, we are all beautiful works of art.
Everything Changes When Jesus Shows Up at Church (His Encouragement #31)
I admire the woman in Luke 13:10-17 because I know from firsthand experience how embarrassing it can be to go into a public space when you look different from everybody else. Her faith is an inspiration to all of us.
Devotion: Straighten Up & Fly Right (His Encouragement #31)
All of us need to straighten up sometimes- all of us are tempted to judge others. Furthermore, all of us are bound by something. We are all in need of healing, whether it be spiritual, physical, or emotional. When Christ shows up on the scene, everything changes. “
Devotion: A Time to Mourn- Rest in Peace, Dad (His Encouragement #27)
Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a time to weep and a time to mourn. Because of the love of Christ, there is also a time to hope. RIP, Dad. You will be missed.
Devotion: The Math of Hope (His Encouragement #26)
This is Paul's beautifully logical message of illogical hope that he offers to each and everyone of us this day: If we have faith in Christ, in the midst of our suffering, there is hope.
The Best Sermon Illustration I’ve Heard in Ages: Kick the (Metaphorical) Rooster!
Friends - The power behind us is indeed greater than any challenge that is set before us! My prayer for us this week is that we may all go forth and kick the metaphorical rooster!
