Photo by Corey Grunewald This sermon was given at First Church of the Nazarene, 2722 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS 39705. This program was done on July 30, 2023. It is a very important and powerful message.
This sermon was given at First Church of the Nazarene, 2722 Ridge Rd, Columbus, MS 39705. This program was done on July 23, 2023. It is a very important message and song!
In the 20th Century, the myth of the “Good Person” became a prevalent mind set for many people to include Christians. It started with God knows my heart (true) and HE knows I am a good person (maybe, maybe not). These may not always be biblical statements but it has become a rally cry …
Part II of the Stepping Stones Project See Part I here. To start, I’m not an expert in grieving. This is my personal journey and how I handled the grief in my life. You will read there are 7 stages of grieving: Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance and Processing that grief. Everyone grieves differently. …
Father Michael Pacella’s first book, From Valor to Virtue, is a must-read for all law enforcement and military personnel. It is a no-holds-barred approach to one of the most difficult topics of our times: the issue of virtue. Written in an easy to understand language, Father Pacella tackles the complex issue of attaining a mature …
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But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 In the 20th Century, the myth of the “Good Person” became a prevalent mind set for many people to include Christians. It started with God knows my heart …
On Episode 4 of Two Average Joes, our guest Ken Beyer used the term; “Hope Porn” and I will admit I loved the phrase. And no, I have not abandoned hope or my faith, but I will admit “Hope Porn” is a good expression. “Hope Porn” is fake. It is a sad replacement for the …
Of all the Old Testament Biblical figures, King David resonates the most with me. It was not just because he was a powerful king or a psalmist. It was not because he was a great leader or a ferocious warrior. It was also not because, as a young man, he slayed Goliath and showed unlimited …