“To look at the window . . .as I did that first day . . . to look out at this kind of creation and not believe in God is to me impossible.”—John Glenn, speaking about his view of the Earth from the space shuttle Discovery To think of creation when summer is upon usContinue reading “Christ is Preeminent in and over Creation”
Category Archives: Theology
“Our Unrelenting God”
Some of you, a couple of weeks ago, awoke at 4:30 a.m. to watch the royal wedding. Along with the beauty and the pageantry associated with the event, you may have been curious about the outfits that the rich and famous would wear to such an occasion. Or you were curious about who came, andContinue reading ““Our Unrelenting God””
God is Faithful
How do you encounter adversity? What has been your reaction to disappointment or struggle? Experience is a great teacher. It drives home the lessons that the Holy Spirit brings into our lives from God’s word, the Bible. Scripture and experience are two tools used by God to equip us for life. Heaven forbid that weContinue reading “God is Faithful”
Heaven: Who’s There?
Have you ever tried to describe a place that you’ve never seen? Never visited? It is impossible. But in the presence of someone who has, for instance, been to the Grand Canyon, you may hear them say: “Oh, it is beautiful! The vistas are majestic! You’ve got to go there! Take the mule down toContinue reading “Heaven: Who’s There?”
A Picture that Never Fades
The following message is based on Romans 6:1-11 and presents the subject of baptism, which is a sacred picture, offered by the church, of ritual cleansing from sin. It was preached on June 2, 2013, on the occasion of baptizing six young people and receiving them into membership. Pictures are representations of memories or special events. WeContinue reading “A Picture that Never Fades”
Central to Life 