There are several reasons why I like getting my morning coffee from Dutch Bros. Employees are always friendly, the coffee is smooth, and every cup has some sort of encouraging message on it. Today's cup had "best day ever" on top of it and as I was walking into my office my mind started thinking … Continue reading Best Day Ever
Philippians
More Important Than Yourself
Paul said in Philippians 2:3, “do nothing from selfish or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” While love is not specifically mentioned here, it is easy to see that this is what Paul is talking about. Love is the very essence of the Christian life and … Continue reading More Important Than Yourself
Capturing Our Thoughts
It has been said that our thoughts produce actions, actions produce habits, habits produce character, and character determines your destiny. The way we think and what we think can have profound ripple effects in our lives. Jesus said as much in Mark 7:21-23. He said that it is out of the hearts of men … Continue reading Capturing Our Thoughts
Highlights from Philippians
This week the sermon I had been working on was giving me trouble. Sermons are like that with me, they have a life of their own. So, I grabbed a book off one of my shelves to find help. I did not find any help, but what I did find was a lesson preached … Continue reading Highlights from Philippians
Preach The Text 