Recently I was with a small group of friends discussing life and sharing stories. One of the girls in our group was asking challenging and purposefully uncomfortable questions to each person one by one. It was a fun way to pass the time and everyone was mostly up for it. About half way around the … Continue reading Am I saved?
Author: Gentry Eddings II
Serve the King (Matthew 25:37-40)
“Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King … Continue reading Serve the King (Matthew 25:37-40)
Don’t love money (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV I remember when I was a child I was given $11 as a gift. I finally had my own money and I loved it. I was so worried that I might lose it. So, … Continue reading Don’t love money (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
Is it enough to be a good and kind person?
Many people today would summarize their life philosophy this way: Just be a good and kind person and that's enough. If I'm a good person, it should go well with me. If I'm kind, then I will be accepted. If I'm nice, then I'll probably make it into heaven just fine. They place their faith … Continue reading Is it enough to be a good and kind person?
Find a quiet place (Mark 1:35)
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.Mark 1:35 One mistake that we make in church leadership is that we too often ask people to get together and do something. Go to a small group! Come to … Continue reading Find a quiet place (Mark 1:35)
Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love
This has been a truly awesome summer at the pool. We started out with Isaiah and Amos (my four-year-old twins) rocking floaties and hanging near the shallow end. Now, they literally dive head first into the deep end and can practically swim--without any floaties!--the length of the pool. They are little fish. They can hold … Continue reading Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love
Why can’t I see God?
One hurdle people face to a relationship with God is not being able to see him. If God is real, then why can't I see him? Great question. The answer involves understanding God's invisibility, the effect of sin on our sight, and the way Jesus reveals the invisible. God Is Invisible The Bible is not … Continue reading Why can’t I see God?
Drop Hostility, Pick-up Humility (Ephesians 4:1-3)
Hold the bag? But, I just want a handful. I don't want to hold the bag. If she wants me to hold the bag, then I don't even want any. These were the selfish thoughts in my head recently when my wife asked me to hold the bag of Cheese-Its. I had gone to reach … Continue reading Drop Hostility, Pick-up Humility (Ephesians 4:1-3)
See Trials As Pure Joy (James 1:2-4)
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:2-4 This verse doesn't make sense. How am I supposed to have joy … Continue reading See Trials As Pure Joy (James 1:2-4)
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