Beginning with our parody sketch and Matthew 7:21-27, we talk about the perennial challenge facing every believer: how to bridge the gap between belief and practice, conviction and commitment. The last thing we want to hear, after all, is, “He’s all talk.” From the sketch, Jackie’s Christianity is merely an accessory and subculture to belong to; Kristen’s is focused purely on actions and deeds; Stephen’s stealth Christianity is so underground he simply acts like everyone else; and Noah’s all heart and all emotion Christianity suffers from a lack of substance and content. What is the content of your head, the feelings in your heart, and the actions of your hands?
Posted Aug 22, 2010
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Psalm 1 gives us an opportunity to think about identity. It’s an important issue, especially as so many of us are beginning a new transition in our lives: the start of college, the start of a new job, and more. Do you have a clear sense of identity that dictates what you will do and what you won’t do? And based on what reasons? What anchors you and what can buy you?
1 Corinthians 7: Preoccupied with Lesser Things
Posted Aug 10, 2010
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From the pages of 1 Corinthians 7 and throughout the Bible, God not only extols the high value of marriage, but through Paul’s advice, gives us practical advice about how to approach this area of our lives. Moreover (and more importantly), Paul discusses the bigger spiritual truth of the mission and dominant reality that should occupy our attentions and inform our choices.
