During a devotional time this morning, our Associate Pastor read 1 Kings 3:7-12 and something grabbed my attention that I’ve never noticed before. It was in verse 12. In the ESV it reads, “I now do according to your word.” The interesting thing is that …
Read MoreSpend Less & Worship More
I just wanted to remind you guys what Christmas is really supposed to be about. Thought this video said it pretty well. I also like this one:
Read MorePaul was a Trader
SmallGroupTrader.com‘s mission is: “Helping people trade in the pursuit of the American-Dream for a world that desperately needs Christ.” Remember the old game Chutes and Ladders? To me, this carries some of the same ideas. Paul didn’t exactly trade in his pursuit of the “American-Dream,” …
Read MoreOur Glorious Boaz
On March 19th of his series of evening devotionals, Charles Spurgeon refers to Jesus as “our glorious Boaz.” I just finished studying the book of “Ruth,” and couldn’t agree more. Jesus really is “our glorious Boaz!” Check out all the things Boaz did that foreshadows …
Read MoreRuth Commentary
OK – I finished my study of Ruth and thought I’d post the commentary that I ended up putting together as my notes for teaching it. Just right click and select “save as” to download. Here’s the link: Ruth Commentary (or the direct link is: …
Read MoreIt just so happened. . .
I’ve been studying the book of Ruth lately and it’s been speaking to me in huge ways. Here’s one way: Ruth 2:3 says “it just so happened” that Ruth was in Boaz’s field. What?? “It just so happened” that Ruth decided to go glean in …
Read MoreDoes God Exist?
Here’s a cool video answer to that question. My friend Brett pointed me to this video. Thanks Brett.
Read MoreJesus’ Sponge
I don’t know the historical accuracy of this and the bible doesn’t specifically say, but if this is the truth of the Scriptures, then Jesus’ love for us is even more magnificent than I ever imagined. My friend Jeff Medders showed this to me. Thanks …
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