Great video here with these three stalwarts.
It’s easy to think that marriage is about falling in love. But, marriage is actually God bringing two people together to display His covenant faithfulness in a human picture. This video helps get to some of this reality.
After my week off for vacation, I was back at Crestview today with a sermon Focus on Faithfulness from Hebrews 3:1-6. God’s Word seemed to compel us to continue to focus on Christ as the confidence, boast and hope of our lives. Sad to say, but some strands of evangelicalism place stock in a decision and not in Christ. The writer of Hebrews has timeless truth for them and us: Christ.
Yes, I know it’s been a slow blogging week. Lots of little things happening.
Tuesday I was at Lincoln Elementary for their end of the school year activities.
Wednesday I was supposed to be at Andrew’s school for end of the year activities, but that was postponed due to the rain and ended up getting some good time with a former student who currently ministers in Tulsa.
Thursday was wrapping up lots of little odds and ends including morning coffee date with Meg and lunch with family to celebrate Andrew’s last day of school.
Today, is Gabe’s Birthday – #3.
Tomorrow, we leave for vacation for a few days.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Heading to Lincoln Elementary today for their end of year party. Should be a fun day and hoping the weather cooperates. Then, this afternoon, get to be a part of a Communities That Care training. All in all, good day to get some relationships cooking.
Today’s sermon, Like His Brothers, from Hebrews 2:17-18 is now online. In this sermon, I sought to show why Jesus came to earth, specifically, how He came as Mediator, Propitiator and Helper. I found these truths to be extremely practical for how we live. Hope you had a great Lord’s Day as well.
Was challenged by Russell Moore’s post yesterday, Can Romance Novels Hurt Your Heart? Here’s the conclusion:
How many disappointed middle-aged women in our congregations are reading these novels as a means of comparing the “strong spiritual leaders” depicted there with what by comparison must seem to be underachieving lumps lying next to them on the couch?
This is not to equate morally “romance novels” with the grave soul destruction of pornography. But it is worth asking, “Is what I’m consuming leading me toward contentment with my spouse (or future spouse) or away from it? Is it pointing me to the other in one-flesh union or to an eroticized embodiment of my own desires? Is this the mystery or a mirage?
You really should read his entire post…
However, I recognize that my heart can easily drift toward self-righteousness when my wife or another Christian woman is reading the “fluff stuff.” Therefore, I think we would do well to ask the question, how does what I read affect my heart? For some, the newspaper might affect your heart. For guys, in particular, it might be that catalog, motorcycle or golf magazine, or sports stuff. Just ask these questions about what you read…am I able to be discerning as I read, or is this holding too much sway or influence over me? Realize that what you ingest into your heart will come out of your mouth. Therefore, be careful what you read!
Ladies, there are simple ways you can serve men this summer. In this article, What Not To Wear, by Mary Kassian, she offers 3 questions to ask yourself as you dress:
Is it becoming or unbecoming?
Is it decent or indecent?
Is it moderate or excessive?
Check out this article to see the practical ways you can help serve others around you in the way you dress.
Loved this post by Joe Thorn on how he uses the Valley of Vision
…or, why thou shalt not love other pastors or teachers at the expense of your own…
Good counsel and words here from one Mark Driscoll on the particular perils of what he calls a “conference Christian.” The conclusion:
As I see it, conference Christians really only have one of three options. One, they can repent of attending too many conferences and pour themselves out as servants in a local church rather than consumers at yet another conference. Two, they can continue to attend conferences but mainly for the purpose of growing as a humble servant-leader with new passions and ideas to implement in their local church. Three, they can now start discussing why they disagree with this critique, which will give them something to do until conference season kicks up again in the fall.
Read the whole thing.