Category Archives: Church

1 Peter 5

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 28: 1 Peter 5 Peter’s exile language calls to mind Israel’s wilderness experience. Just as God called Moses from the flocks of Midian to shepherd His people toward the Promised Land, so too has God called … Continue reading

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Romans 16: Jon Stacy

As I said yesterday, I’m sending this week in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. I’ve asked my friend Jon to write a guest commentary for today’s Bible study on Romans 16. I know you’ll be blessed by reading his thoughts. … Continue reading

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Romans 15

Reading for Monday, Feb. 20: Romans 15 Verse 5 serves as a perfect summary of chapters 14&15: “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus…”. Verse 7 … Continue reading

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Church Going Body Double

A friend of mine posted this over on my FB page. I wanted to post it here too to archive it. Sunny, this better not give you any funny ideas! By the way, I would totally notice if I went … Continue reading

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Read through the New Testament in 2012

It’s the time of year that most of us are making some kind of New Year’s resolution: maybe it’s an exercise-related goal or a weight loss goal. A lot of people also get serious about their Bible reading as the … Continue reading

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2011 Books of the Year

2011 marks the first time I’ve ever hit my mark of reading 52 books in a year. Going back to school had a lot to do with that, but I’m pumped. I’ve had this goal for so long, now I … Continue reading

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The Perfect Church Service

The perfect church service would be one were almost unaware of. Our attention would have been on God. — C.S. Lewis

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An Overlooked Ingredient

Among other things, Paul writes the Philippians to encourage unity. He writes in 1.27-28, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in … Continue reading

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On Thanksgiving

Yesterday, I was reminded to be thankful. During worship yesterday, our church family participated in “Mission Thanksgiving”, an effort to provide a Thanksgiving blessing to some impoverished families in our community. The Mayfair family brought in enough canned goods to … Continue reading

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The Soul of a Church

Yesterday I had the chance to worship again at my “home” church, College Hills in Lebanon, TN. In April, I wrote some of my reflections regarding our last opportunity to worship at College Hills on Easter Sunday. I guess there’s … Continue reading

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