Dear Southland Church, We have witnessed horrific acts of violence in the news this week. As our hearts and minds grapple with these terrible events, I want to offer five biblical ideas for you to prayerfully consider with me. I hope they guide you to follow Jesus closely during this moment. First, Pray for the … Continue reading Responding to recent violence in the U.S.
Prayer for Boldness
Think of a time when you needed courage to overcome something intimidating. I think of a time recently during our family trip to Universal Studios Florida. You need to understand that I have a fear of heights. Well, we all decided to end the day with a big ride: Jurassic Park River Adventure. For the … Continue reading Prayer for Boldness
Lost and Found (Luke 19:1-10)
Think of a time you lost something important to you. Here are the top five commonly lost items: keys, phones, TV remotes (nothing turns family members against each other faster than losing the TV remote), wallets, computer files, and pictures. A few years ago, my family was playing a Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill. … Continue reading Lost and Found (Luke 19:1-10)
Childlike Faith Is Required
There is something special about kids. Children see the world differently. They see imaginary worlds and dream of what could be. They have that childlike wonder and belief. Adults see a bed; kids see a trampoline. Adults see a bath; kids see an ocean. Adults see an empty paper towel roll; kids see a telescope … Continue reading Childlike Faith Is Required
Jesus Teaches Us To Pray
Have you ever struggled with prayer? Sometimes, we go to pray but don't know what to say or where to start. We sit in silence and feel silly. We're like Ben Stiller's character, Greg, from Meet the Parents, who pretends he can pray to impress his fiance's parents. It's forced and unnatural. What should we … Continue reading Jesus Teaches Us To Pray
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
We've all heard the saying, "Actions speak louder than words." I think we'd all easily agree on to that saying. If I say I love my wife but I don't spend time with her, or show her affection, or remember her birthday, or go on bike rides together, then do I truly love her? My … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Choose Mercy Over Rules
People matter more than rules. We see this with obeying speed limits. We don't mind if someone drives five miles over the speed limit. The sign says 35 mph, but we have no problem if people go 40 mph. But if someone goes 80 mph in a 35 mph zone, we all have a problem. … Continue reading Choose Mercy Over Rules
HE IS WORTHY OF FOLLOWING
When I was a kid, I remember finding identity in basketball. I grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago during the 90s. So, it was the Bulls championship era. So, we were captivated by #23, Michael Jordan. He was awesome. I truly believed he could air step. He could fly. He always hit … Continue reading HE IS WORTHY OF FOLLOWING
The Importance Of Repentance
Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 Main Idea: We should prepare our hearts for Jesus' reign through true repentance Before new homes can be built, the ground has to be leveled. Hadley and I moved into our neighborhood before it was complete. We watched heavy machinery cut trees down, moved massive amounts of land, and flattened the red … Continue reading The Importance Of Repentance
Gentry eddings II 