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Just the right amount of tension and pressure are sometimes required in order for an engine to run smoothly; are there necessary tensions and pressures that help maintain a healthy soul?

15 For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 16 Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. 17 So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. 18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is,…

Introduction Every decision has ramifications. Principle of leadership. Whether at your job, volunteer positions, family. No decision will please every single person. The pandemic has brought that to the forefront! Living in the tension of examining two complimentary ideas. Living in the Gospel creates…

Psalm 5 : Healthy Tension 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord ; consider my groaning. 2 Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. 3 O Lord , in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. 4 For you are not a God who delights…

God provides resources when we encounter fear from external and internal tensions.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye…

As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the apostle John focuses on the tension which is building up among the people who take note of Jesus.

How do we live in the tension? Let us love our enemies, pray for those who persecute you, do good to those who love you. It makes us feel fake, doesn’t it? The human emotions are either still waters that run deep, or sometimes are more like a torrential river rushing close to the surface. In either event,…

Sticking our heads in the sand One of the well known comments regarding the Ostrich, a large flightless bird with a long neck, is the thought of it sticking its head in the sand. Why would such a large animal do such a thing? Many have thought that by doing so, the ostrich was hiding itself from predators.…

The faithful life of a Christian often seems to hold a tension between what is ahead and what is behind.

What is discussed around your table? As you have lunch, dinner and maybe even breakfast what is the topic of conversation? Okay maybe not at your house at meal time but when sitting down for a cup of tea/coffee what happens? In Jesus’ time meals were important social events. We have lost some of this…

Familiar story, differing interpretations Mary good, Martha bad -> we should pray, not work. I’ve seen the fruit of the Spirit at work in kitchens as much as I have in study groups Related to grace vs works. Something else going on? Competition for Jesus’ affection, Jesus chooses Mary. Belittles sisters,…

Mentoring Matters Titus 2:1-15 When?! Who Has Impacted My Life? Formally? Informally? Positively? Negatively? When it’s - Personal - Purposeful - Primary What Voices Am I Listening To? What examples am I looking to? Who Am I Standing With? Mentoring Matters Titus 2:1-15 Central Truth: Living Out Truth…

You guys know how I like watching off-grid survival shows. Shows about man vs. nature. Shows about coming up with industrious ways of providing for yourself, etc. I love the struggle of human nature, the body and the mind and how to live to its fullest capable potential. Of late I watch a 7 part program…

“He Is” our coming King our hope The Lord of Peace The New Intrepreter’s Bible commentary : Tension between “what God has done through Jesus’ death and resurrection” and “awaits the object of hope: resurrection, full adoption as heirs, full conformity to Christ.” Four consequences of this tension: Redemption…

(S1) — Big gift What is the one thing you want that would make this the best Christmas ever? Top Christmas gifts of 2021 — Bombas, Massage Guns, Rechargeable Electric Hand Warmer, Slimline wallet, Crocs, Apple air-tag, everything electronic... (S2) As I get older, having TBCE has little to do with things,…

Our world is broken. I know this seems to be a no brainer. But I think sometimes we need to realize and make the obvious known. We cannot deny this fact. I recently read a quote from the LOTR triology where Frodo states, “I wish I did not have to see this.” To which Gandalf replies, “So too all who live…

· Dogs, Horses, Lotteries, Cards/Dice, Sports Betting. Recently the news broke about the translator for a Japanese Pitcher who plays in MLB with the highest paid contract in history. This translator was into a bookie for millions of dollars. ‌Many people claim to have “a system” but the House never loses…

They had been on the road for several day. They had traveled the easiest portion of the Journey South to Bethlehem. From Nazareth, where in hope they looked anxiety straight in the eyes, and committed the journey, because encounters with Jesus do not happen by accident. Through the anxiety washed in…

The Gospel no only changes the afterlife, it transforms the NowLife

Psalm 97 communicates the almighty, uncontested reign of God. This morning we consider the paradoxical nature of the incarnation in light of the truths in Psalm 97 and consider why Jesus cam as a man.

Even from the time of Christ’s birth, there are those who anticipate resurrection; we can be people today who also live as those anticipating resurrection.

Good morning! If we haven’t met - We are a church family that seeks to encourage one another as we hear, love, and obey Jesus together. United in Prayer Harmanings blew up our schedule! This morning we have some very special guests. Jarrod, Kacha, Sophia, and Hugo Harmaning are in town from the Czech…

Holy Ambition Hannah’s home life was sometimes hard, as she had to contend with a second wife in the marriage. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. This second wife tended to make fun of Hannah…