I’ve always wanted to be a star – to shine – to be known. I dream great dreams. I want to accomplish great things. It seems it’s who I am. Others have affirmed this too. I’ve been told, “You were born to shine.” “You will change the world.” But my heartfelt dreams and these well-intentioned […]
I like to think I’m obedient. But I’m most obedient when I trust an outcome. I’m obedient when I understand and can see the big picture. In our #LentChallenge reading for today, Jesus is teaching about the cost of following him. Luke 9:59, 61 (emphasis added) He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he […]
Here are my random thoughts, observations and insights from yesterday followed by Justin’s message notes. No matter what campus I’m at, I’m always missing the others and wishing I could be everywhere at once. I recognize that I wear my team out with details on Sunday mornings. Some things you just have to coach in […]
Luke 10:38-42 38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be […]
Luke 10:38-42 38As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be […]
I’m sitting in the quiet of the early morning. I can faintly hear the rain outside and the gentle snore of the dog. But it’s mostly quiet today. The silence seems appropriate as I remember the day of Jesus’ burial. I imagine it was pretty silent that day too. There is very little recorded about […]
Inside Out by Pete Wilson Matthew 5:17, 21-24, 27-30 Jesus isn’t so much about religion as he is about reality. God is not glorified by you reluctantly submitting to rules but rather by joyfully submitting to him. That’s what we do with Christianity. We boil it down to a few things that we reluctantly do. […]
Your Greatest Temptation by Pete Wilson Luke 14:25-27 Jesus makes a distinction between salvation and discipleship. Salvation is about coming to the cross and trusting Jesus. Discipleship is about carrying the cross and following Jesus. Luke 10:27 John 15:17 Jesus is using hyperbole to make a point. He’s exaggerating in these scriptures to make the […]
The Most Important Question by Pete Wilson The single most important question you’ll ever ask in your life is… Who is Jesus? This question has been asked and debated since Jesus lived here on Earth. Examples in scripture where who Jesus was, was questioned: John 8:48, Mark 3:21, Matthew 16, Matthew 28 Most of us […]
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered” Matthew 9:36 This verse really struck me today. How often am I in crowds of people and I just pass by without a care, without a concern, without seeing the needs, hurts, hopes, and fears of […]
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