In Proverbs 5, the wisest man (Solomon) to ever live gathers his boys around him for a ‘come to Jesus’ talk. He tells them about life, love, and women. As we listen in to this incredible advice, Solomon warns his sons about the seduction and ultimate destruction that lies in wait for those who commit adultery. He paints a vivid picture of how they will despise themselves in old age if they fall for the seduction of another woman. Then after... Read more
Here’s the first sermon in our Married People series. Come to Mt Vernon to hear part two live! https://vimeo.com/109591035 Read more
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” (Henry Ford) Here are five links to help you stay young! The Three Things I Wished I Knew Before We Got Married – Great stuff (whether married or not!) The Top 5 Things American Pray to God for – What are you praying for? 22 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep – Good stuff for everyone here! LOST at 10: Still Lost After... Read more
The scene from the Exorcist is forever etched in our brains: levitation, a head spinning around, cursing and demonic manifestations. Interestingly enough in today’s Christian-influenced culture, demonic manifestations are found mostly in fictitious movies and television shows. It’s nothing to see a horror movie with a demon or a television show with a demon (those tend to be of the more PG variety). But we don’t see or hear about real life manifestations that often. Why is that? Do demons... Read more
Last Sunday as part of our Married People series I posed this question, “If the me from last week could go back to the me on my wedding day and give myself advice, what would I tell myself?” The video below is what I came up with: https://vimeo.com/109609960 Read more
I’m a news addict. My first temptation when I wake up is to grab my smartphone and scroll through all the important news stories that happened in the last eight hours since I checked it before going to bed. Politico, Fox News, USA Today, CNN, Christian Post, you name it, I check it. Before long, I’m inundated, overwhelmed by things I can’t affect and problems I can’t fix. Since I hit some Christian news sites (and since Fox News regularly... Read more
It has been said countless times, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We repeat this endlessly because it’s true. I can write an essay on the beauty of creation, or I can show you a majestic sunset touching the African savannah. I can verbally tell you about the virtues of commitment and sacrifice, or I can show you a wife caring for her husband as he agonizes through a terminal illness. I can attempt to describe the depths of joy, or... Read more
Here’s the final installment of our Fanatics series. Enjoy! https://vimeo.com/108898007 Read more
Happy Friday everyone! Why Not Just Hand the Sermons Over? – a needed perspective on the growing controversy in Houston. Divorce: Setting the Record Straight – Good word! How Fast is the World Changing? – Great reminder from Jon Acuff. The video is worth watching! Seven Things to Pray for Your Children – Solid stuff here for parents. Stunning Images From the World Photography Awards – Beautiful pictures of our beautiful world. Read more
News just broke of embattled megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll resigning from Mars Hill Church in Seattle. Driscoll has been a very successful yet controversial figure as he’s built Mars Hill into a behemoth, spawning over a dozen satellite locations, a university, a best-selling book and a church planting network, all while battling charges of pride, divisiveness, plagiarism, and deceptive marketing practices for those best-selling books. In past months criticism of his ministry style reached a critical mass, he was put... Read more
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