06 Dec “Mary” 12 03 23 Message
https://youtu.be/-MCjCuJeeds?si=VaCDTD8mRQHDwlE4 ...
03 Dec Organized, Yet Totally Random, Jesus Thoughts at Christmastime
This Fresh Start violates one of the basic tenets of writing and public speaking: “The one thing.” Regardless of how many points you have in a piece of communication, they should all point back to a single concept or thought. The “one thing” in this...
27 Nov “When the Time Was Right” 11/26/23 Message
https://youtu.be/oC9Tzd6iuNY?si=PaGeP4Ec_0a6kg-7 ...
27 Nov “At Just The Right Time”
My pastor mentor taught me a valuable lesson years ago: “don’t major in the minors.” He meant that it’s pointless to get bogged down in trivial debates about the Bible. One such “minor” that gets majored in this time of year is this: “Was Jesus...
20 Nov “The Big Thank You”
Thursday is Thanksgiving. Two things strike me as we prepare for the annual one-day gluttony fest masquerading as a day dedicated to gratitude. The first is how those who don’t believe in God express their gratitude. The second is the things for which Christ- followers...
13 Nov “Stop Trying” 11 05 23 Message
https://youtu.be/aDjNwIzrayw?si=vI4SOx2ToJUUmBtF ...
13 Nov Finish Strong
May 6, 2024, will mark the 70th anniversary of someone doing something that was considered impossible. British medical student Roger Bannister ran a mile in under four minutes. Just 46 days later, Australian John Landy also ran a sub-four-minute mile. On August 7, Bannister and...
05 Nov Right Person for the Job
I have confessed two addictions from the pulpit, many times. One is food. By God’s grace, I have gotten that addiction under control. The other is more complicated. The best way I can describe it is like this: I am addicted to the attention, approval...
30 Oct “Teacher’s Pets” 10 29 23 Message
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29 Oct “What’s in it for Me?”
God has blessed Samaritan’s Heart richly in many ways the past few months. One blessing was the ability to pay off the note on the church building. In addition to that amazing gift, God showed favor on Samaritan’s Heart in many other ways. It appears...