It’s a word that we use to describe people that are like us. We strive to be normal. God doesn’t want us to be NORMAL if that means conforming to this world. He wants us to be different. He wants us to pray for those caught up in sin. He wants us to pray for … [Read more…]
We might think of God’s Word as a collection of Promises with power. In our OT Lesson we hear God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah, which was fulfilled by God a year later. God’s Promises in Christ had worked faith in the hearts of the Colossians and would enable them to live as Children of … [Read more…]
In our Scripture Lessons this morning we see examples of Faithfulness. Ruth (a foreigner) was faithful to Naomi and to God and God provided for her. Faithfulness to God comes by faith in Jesus and results in fleeing from sin and keeping in step with the Spirit. We cannot be perfectly faithful to God’s Law, … [Read more…]
Leadership is important in government and in the church. Even as God has established and appoints leaders in government, God also calls men to serve his people in the church. Our Scripture Lessons this Sunday show that…Ezekiel was called to proclaim God’s Word…even if it was rejected. 1 Peter reminds elders (pastors) and church leaders … [Read more…]