Jul 07
A few comments following the Obergefell v. Hodges SCOTUS decision handed down 6/26/15. I’m intentionally not commenting here on the decision itself. My concerns are the bigger picture. The decision handed down is contrary to the beliefs of many Christians and it is also consistent with the beliefs of many Christians. I’m concerned that Christians …
Jul 03
Yesterday the Pekin community lost a high school boy to an apparent suicide. Pastor Jim McClarey and youth from his church will be joining us on a mission trip in a couple weeks. The boy was not in his youth group, but many of the youth going, were friends with the boy they lost and …
Jul 01
http://www.harvestministryteams.com/blog/2015/06/3-reasons-for-a-life-verse/ Here are three things a life verse helps you do: 1. Speak of your faith more clearly. A life verse allows you to articulate your faith to those around you. Your family, friends, coworkers and church benefit from the clarity in your life that comes with a life verse. It may seem overwhelming to …
Jun 22
What are we going to do about racism? Introduction (originally posted 2015; update at the bottom) While we have made some progress in our country, will still have racism. We need to work to reduce it. (Realistically, we probably won’t be able to eliminate it in our lifetimes any more than our ability to eliminate …
Jun 21
http://winteryknight.com/2015/06/17/why-doesnt-god-make-his-existence-more-obvious-to-people-2/?utm_content=buffer6c3cf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer/
Jun 14
This is a great gospel hymns. Wikipedia says it is likely a negro spiritual. It has been been recorded and performed by many, including B. B. King, Elvis Presley, the Oak Ridge Boys, and John Fogerty. BB King’s lyrics: I’m working on the building It’s a true foundation I’m lifting up a bloodstained Banner for …
May 03
Believe, Belong, Become: Choice and Growth as a Christian Presentation made for Wesley UMC Confirmation Class. May 3, 2015. Macomb IL http://prezi.com/7fd_es2xlixw/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Mar 01
1 Timothy 1:5 Now the goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:18-19 18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by them you may strongly engage in …
Feb 22
Within a week of each other, in February 2015, the movie 50 Shades of Grey came out in theaters and 21 Christians we’re headed by terrorists. It’s official*: All’s fair in love and war. And people are choosing to do whatever they wish, including inhumanity acts. (*We knew this already, but now we are really …
