Fellowship
Choose To Fellowship
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another… – Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) Many years ago, former American POW’s were interviewed to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. Researchers learned…
Love As Brethern
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren…” 1 Peter 3:8 KJV I was reading about a pastor recently who got upset with his wife soon after they were married. You might remember the time when a husband is trying to find out what it is to be a husband and the wife is seeking to find her role in the marriage. During that transition…
Fish’n Buddies
We all would agree that welcoming our church guests is vitally important. We have made some strides toward helping people to become better acquainted. We now offer the fellowship time in between early worship and Sunday School in the Family Life Center. This is a great ministry and whoever makes it over there finds it to be a very warm and inviting place to be. Yet, how…
Got Game?
By now you have discovered that I’m a sports fan. With the London Summer Olympics almost upon us [July 27-Aug 12], I’m finding my excitement growing. Although I’ve carried the title of “average player” all my life, I do enjoy getting involved and participating. As I shared last month, much of my sport participation has been laid aside due to neck and back problems. But I…
Servant Team
Do you know what Scripture verse is printed on our church stationary? We’ve taken a statement made by the apostle Paul as a way of describing our church’s outlook. Here is the verse – “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” [2 Corinthians 4:5]. I’d like for you to give focused consideration to that…
Authentic Faith
If you’ve seen the movie “Catch Me if You Can”, you’re familiar with the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. While he was a teenager, Abagnale was one of the most successful con artists in U.S. history. He successfully impersonated a doctor, a lawyer, and an airline pilot, forging millions of dollars in bad checks along the way. It took years for authorities to finally catch up…