Easter...Joy Not Fear
From the cave of birth with the babe in the swaddling clothes to the cave of burial with the clothes cast aside- It's all joy!

From the cave of birth with the babe in the swaddling clothes to the cave of burial with the clothes cast aside- It's all joy!
Our confidence is tested and we are strong and secure in the arms of our loving Father... Now is the time to be a good neighbor and bring his hope We continue to learn from Jesus how to thrive in a broken world and model it for those around us... Faith not fear!
The transfiguration of Jesus is witnessed by Peter, James and John and Peter remembers it well, 30 years later...What does all this mean? Actually, let's think about two mountaintops... 2 Peter 1:16-18
The devil most often attacks us at our conscience. Trying to influence us to be guilty over our sin or angry at those whom we, rightly or wrongly, think have sinned against us...Here is what we can do
We are not conquering territory for God. Through the victory of Jesus, the territory has already been won. We are on guard duty where God places us... What does this look like? In Ephesians 6, Paul gives us a helpful picture of what it means to put on the whole armor of God...
When Jesus delivers the madman across the water from a legion of demons, he declares victory. His death and resurrection make it possible for us to stand against the devil and his demons.
What does it mean to you to know Jesus chooses you? We learn from Jesus how to live well in a broken world...Gathering together with Jesus is team training time... From Mark 3
Martin Luther taught the “What lifts up Christ”? Rule… Whatever lifts up Jesus and makes it more likely for you to follow him and become more like him in your own life is a key to Biblical teaching. This same criteria can be used for traditions and customs of the Christian faith practices you follow. What moves me to be more like Him? Based on Mark 2
When Jesus calls Matthew, the tax collector, to follow Him, He is inviting the whole world to join Him at Messiah's table...
Digging through the dirt in our lives brings forgiveness and healing... Based on Mark 2
When Jesus begins his public ministry he says he has come to preach, and we see this means both words and actions...
The Messiah is born and 30 years later...Thirty years!? God waits a long time to get things going and then, boom! Here we go... Mark 1 sermon
Do you want to hear from God this year? Consider Simeon...
Jesus dying on the cross...The ultimate sacrifice... God coming as man...the other sacrifice... A Christmas sermon
World history, biblical history, and Christian history come together...
Matthew and Luke emphasize two different groups of people who come to worship Jesus, the newborn king. Why Shepherds? Why Magi? God is up to something...
So many of our Christmas customs have Christian roots. That only makes sense. Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Christmas carols and many more.
Brain and Bible: Rule #12 Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street In the midst of suffering, struggle, and anxiety, there are ways to discover how the Spirit works so well in the present...Not as much thinking as noticing...
A formula for disaster... If you want to make sure our younger generations have more anxiety and much less socioeconomic success just keep doing things exactly as we are, especially in our eduction system. Throw in attacking boys and young men, while you are at it. Or, you could do this...
When we don't sweep things under the rug in our relationships and speak clearly and specifically about issues of importance to us, we bring light into the darkness...
Ninth in the Brain and Bible series incorporating deep teachings from Scripture with insights from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life Why listening is so important and why we don't do it very well...
Eighth in the Brain and Bible series. Digging deep into the Bible with insights from Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life. Lying and deception ruin everything else that follows. So, what's the problem and how does God work us through it?
Seventh in a series, Brain and Bible. linking deep Bible teaching with insights from 12 Rules for Life, by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Homelessness... Opioids... Hurricanes... Torture... Evil... The Monster within... Courage... Responsibility... Sacrifice... Kingdom of God... Everything is spiritual....
The antidote to attempts to polarize us...take the log out of your own eye
Fifth in a series, Brain and Bible, linking deep Bible teaching with insights from 12 Rules for Life, by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. What is the most important job of a parent? Keeping the baby safe? Financial security? Making sure they get a good start in education? How about this for a parents job description? 'The first four years of childhood my job is to promote my child’s opportunity to be liked by children and adults.' Welcome to Rule #5 Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dis...
Fourth in a series, Brain and Bible, linking deep Bible teaching with insights from 12 Rules for Life, by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Rule #4 Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today Jealousy easily breeds bitterness and resentment. Starting with the first human beings born on earth, lives get destroyed as a result. How about working on you instead? Tiny steps under the power of the Holy Spirit...
Good friends bring out the best in you as you bring out the best in them… Third in the twelve-week teaching series, Brain and Bible. We are digging deep into the scripture with insights from 12 Rules for Life, by Dr. Jordan Peterson. Rule #3 Make Friends With People Who Want The Best For You Go to brainandbible.com for more info...
Most people treat other people better than they treat themselves. Even their pets. What can we do about this? Second in the twelve-week teaching series, Brain and Bible. We are digging deep into the scripture with insights from 12 Rules for Life, by Dr. Jordan Peterson. Rule #2 Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible For Helping
First, in the twelve-week teaching series, Brain and Bible. We are digging deep into the scripture with insights from 12 Rules for Life, by Dr. Jordan Peterson. What do lobsters, predators/bullies, brain chemicals, the disappearance of moral knowledge from our schools, and David vs. Goliath have to do with a healthy life? And posture... Rule #1 Stand Up Straight With Your Shoulders Back brainandbible.com
A variety of topics (Proverbs 15) on being right with God: Getting God’s attention On being positive… Playing the victim What if you are the victim? Family Anger Just so much noise Scoffers