“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” Matthew 22:36 ESV As we wade deep into election season 2012, we are bombarded with the platforms of the various candidates, and how their platform is different than the other person’s platform. In this verse the person essentially is asking Jesus, what is your platform… Continue reading Your Platform
Tag: Jesus
Following the Leader
So Jesus said to the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” John 6:67-69 Jesus says these words to his disciples after an especially heated argument… Continue reading Following the Leader
Count the Cost
As a reader I love to walk through book stores and see what books are being published, especially the best sellers. Recently, I was walking through Barnes and Noble and could not help walking through the self-help section. Now sarcastically I can say to you this is my “favorite” section of the book store to… Continue reading Count the Cost
How Much?
In the 1950’s the first credit card was created for mass usage by the general public. Today most people carry one or more of these cards, using them to pay for things both big and small. Not only do most people carry them, but the average American household carries $14,687 in debt on those cards. … Continue reading How Much?
You Are What You Are
I am not 5’7. My eyes are not green. I do not like the Green Bay Packers. I have not driven a stock car before. I am not Jewish. Based on those statements alone how clear of a picture do you have of who I am? My guess is that most of you still have… Continue reading You Are What You Are
Not Fair
Life is not fair. If you are like me this is phrase you have heard a number of times before in a workplace, a family, or with friends. It is a phrase that often draws all sorts of frustrated and angry responses. We feel that things should be fair, that it is a God-given right. … Continue reading Not Fair
Member’s Only
“Members Only.” I was a golf caddy for four years during high school and college, and each day as I arrived at work I was greeted by a number of signs with that message on them. I always wondered, what was behind those doors? What was so special in the member’s only space? Finally in… Continue reading Member’s Only
Biggest Loser
Each year hundreds of thousands of people try to diet. People seek to modify what they eat, how they look and feel about themselves. People diet seeking transformation. Some are trying to transform their self-esteem, that if they lost some weight they would feel more confident. Some want to diet to transform their health. They… Continue reading Biggest Loser
Time to Start
I want to thank each of you for a wonderful Easter breakfast and service last week. My first Easter at Trinity was truly a wonderful day of worship, fellowship, and celebrating the resurrection with each of you. It was thrilling to pack out the fellowship hall for our Easter breakfast and the sanctuary for our… Continue reading Time to Start