This is a sermon based on Pete Briscoe’s idea of a modern day understanding of the Biblical concept of the Bema.
Psalm 89: The song that doesn’t end
I will sing of the loving-kindness of the Lord forever. I will make known with my mouth how faithful You are to all people. 2 For I said, “Loving-kindness will be built up forever. You will make known how faithful You are in the heavens.” Thanking God that the song doesn’t end. Nothing can stop the…
He’s Going to Need You
He needs to eat, to be loved, and held closely. He needs to be protected. The little guy can really do nothing for himself. He’s a high maintenance gift from God. Such a miracle! Such an overwhelming revelation of God’s power and artistry! But as you bathe him, provide for him, He’s going to need…
Brennan Manning on Identity
“Our longing to know who we really are—which is the source of all our discontent—will never be satisfied until we confront and accept our solitude. There we discover that the truth of our belovedness is really true. Our identity rests in God’s relentless tenderness for us revealed in Jesus Christ.” Lord, I pray that you…
I Never Wanted That
I came to God with fashion sense And clothes I bought at great expense I knew the drill All things down pat. God said, I never wanted that. I huddled with my life long friends.
I Wrestle NOT
I have a confession to make. Love really hurts these days. It all began when my 14 year old got MMA lessons for his birthday. Often I come through the door of the house and somewhere lurking in the shadows is a 140 pound guy with the body fat of a coat hanger who will…
Upgrading the Antennae
My son is a church planter on Xbox. I write this and yet I don’t even know what it means. Not exactly. Evidently he’s built a church on a game map and then he invites gamers to come to the Bible Study on Xbox live. All the members keep their game weapons outside the edifice…
Fond Moments of Clarity
As dads, we have the unique opportunity to reveal truth to our children. We get the chance to tell them how life works. These are conversations happen along the way. They are unforgettable, sometimes unpredictable and other times- just plain weird. Here’s one example: The context: Having just listened on CD to Dr. James Dobson…
A Dog’s Life
I never understood the dog. I didn’t really like the him as much as others in this house but over a period of months, I became the object of worship. He picked me out and said, “He’s mine!” This weenie dog couldn’t wait for me to sit down. He hated it when I sat in…
