We all need to be on the same page and that begins with a solid foundation. That foundation must reflect the authority on which we base our decisions, and build our lives and relationships. In other words the foundation, good or bad, is rooted in lordship and discipleship. Who is your Lord/lord (Christ as Lord or the enemy as lord)? Who are you a disciple of? In order to establish our lives on the right foundation, we must also understand that the most important word... Read More
April 16, 2020
The Two Kingdoms Series
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The Kingdom and Lordship of Christ “Temptation usually comes through a door that’s been deliberately left open.” Scottish Theologian Arnold Glasgow (1905 – 1998) *John came up to me after a Sunday morning church service and asked if I remembered him. “Of course,” I said, “I worked for your dad one summer.” “Dad’s got late stage cancer and I’m running the company now,” he said. “So sorry to hear that.” I replied, “How can I pray for and help you?” “Can we meet? I’m... Read More
April 9, 2020
How to Love Others in Times of Crisis
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I’ve been thinking about this and “social distancing” is a bad term! Not a bad concept from the standpoint of the pandemic and risk. But we should simply call it “physical distancing” and continue to find ways to build good friendships and social relationships…love others! Part of that is honoring the physical distance so as to not put others at risk. Still there are many ways that we can love our neighbors! First of all, check out this linked article from Prepare/Enrich (of which I’m... Read More
April 1, 2020
How to Flourish in Times of Despair
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"Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40:31... I was praying recently and The Lord said to me, “Oh my goodness, Greg, I didn’t see this coronavirus pandemic coming. I don’t know what to do.” Obviously I’m being very facetious, as God is never caught off guard. But that’s how many folk are acting. I can understand those... Read More
March 25, 2020
Fear of God…or Fear of Man
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In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are given as Christ followers and excellent opportunity to responding to crisis, fear and worry in faith, hope and love…just as our Lord did and as His Word encourages and even commands us to do! We need not fear what man (or virus) can do to us as we are certain of our lives in Christ for eternity! That’s awesome, you say, when I’m gone from this life and move into the next. What about here and now? ... Read More