Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
Ideal Family Introduction: Just imagine: It is always sunny, about 76 degrees with a mild breeze. There is always enough money in the bank. My wife and kids are always happy with what I say and do and Florida State wins the national championship every year. Sounds like an ideal to me. Wouldn’t it be great…
Ideal Family Introduction: When it comes to family, the only thing we all have in common is conflict. Family conflict is like no other because when you win an argument in your family, you don’t really win anything. The conflict is never fully resolved. It can be with your spouse, with children, brother or sisters,…
Ideal Family Introduction: Everyone has a family. Your spouse, your kids, your friends, your extended relatives. You have a family. We get to pick our friends, but none of us get to pick our families of origin. As a result, family relationships can be the most challenging in our lives. There is this dynamic that…
Miracles Introduction: “Jesus wept.” John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible, but is long in terms of comfort and encouragement for us today. Jesus wept outside of Lazarus’s tomb. Jesus had been healing people, feeding people and forgiving people. He now receives word that Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha, was sick. Jesus…
Miracles Introduction: Are you in the midst of a storm? In Mark’s gospel, there is a story about a boat caught in a terrible storm that arose suddenly and violently. It was so intense that the waves were not only breaking over the boat, but the boat was filling with water and on the verge…