How to Engage in Accountability in Marriage Yesterday’s focus was on the attitude that we should maintain within marriage. The key is humble mutual submission. I concluded with this statement to wives, though it could be said to husbands as well. Both husbands and wives are to fulfill their roles by Christlikeness, esteeming the values [...]
What does holding our spouse accountable look like in the helper role? There are two areas to consider when answering this question. First is the ATTITUDE in which we approach one another. Second we ought to consider the ACTIONS we take as we engage relationally. This blog is going to address the first, tomorrow I [...]
I follow several pastors on Twitter, a couple of weeks ago this great article was referenced in a tweet. I have mentioned this on Sunday mornings a couple of times and have now decided it is time to make it available to you. I hope it challenges and encourages you about memorizing God’s Word. Scripture-Memory-Andy-Davis
With forgiving and forgetting in mind, in accordance to someone sinning against you, when is it time to “shake the dust off your sandals”? This question addresses a couple of specific issues. It also requires an important and essential clarification. It seems that forgiveness, consequences to offense, and conflict resolution are at the heart of [...]
Thank you for allowing me the attempts at answering some of your questions last week during the message. At best it is a difficult endeavor. At worst it could be an extreme failure. Any time questions are asked there exists an aspect of interpretation that is imposed upon the question. Upon reflection, I may not [...]
Our Mission Statement says we are a church that is Connecting Communities and Changing Lives. It speaks the core of our living the Christian life. It emphasizes it is to be done together. I was recently reading a book by Lyle Schaller titled Looking In The Mirror. One of the chapters addresses the type of [...]
Please don't stop reading after my next statement, because I believe God has called all of us to something better . . . Wow, I hate to admit it, but I find myself being legalistic. I certainly don't want to think that of myself. I don't think I am most of the time because I compare [...]