How to get rid of a Christian!
First, find some fault with them. That should be easy because they are very judgmental and will stick their noses into your private affairs. They believe they’re only trying to help but they can be so pushy about it.
Take the case of John the baptizer; it’s a great lesson on getting rid of a Christian.
Herod had sent soldiers to arrest and imprison John as a favor to Herodias. She had been his brother Philip’s wife, but Herod had married her. John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry your brother’s wife.” Mark 6:17-18 Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim
Abba Father
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Rom 8:14-15
I have been doing some study on the word Abba, since watching a movie called Father of Lights. Continue reading
What do you want?
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 1 Kings 3:5
What would you ask from God if he offered you anything you want? Continue reading
A boundary around your actions.
The final boundary that you need to set is concerning what you do to others – a boundary around your actions.
You have heard the old saying that actions speak louder than words; nevertheless, there must be a boundary around what you say. Continue reading
Boundary around your body.
Another boundary that needs to be set is around your body. This boundary is to keep others out.
It is written be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. 1 Cor 16:13
You need to set your principles and stand firm in them. Continue reading
A boundary around your mind and spirit
A boundary has two purposes; keep something out and to keep something in.
You need to have boundaries in your life starting with your mind and spirit to keep some things out. Continue reading
Boundaries
When you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you as your special possession, you must never steal anyone’s land by moving the boundary markers your ancestors set up to mark their property. Deut 19:14
Do you have a yard fence?
If you do, that is a boundary that says, “Hey, this is my property!” Continue reading
Get in (Biblical) Shape
I remember in high school that we had to do some weight training. Everyone got a turn at bench pressing; some were able to push up 200 lbs. while others only managed 90 lbs.
I found myself somewhere in between lifting around 130 lbs. Continue reading
Under Warranty
We purchased a front loading washer in October 2009. When we did we also purchased an extended 4-year warranty.
That pretty well guaranteed that we’d be covered if the washer had problems.
It did; starting almost the first day we used it. Continue reading
Remorse vs Repentance
After yesterday’s Greater Sin topic, the question arises about the outcome of Judas Iscariot, the one that betrayed Jesus.
The comment was made that Judas repented. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 