Boasting is usually frowned upon. In scripture, it is often referred to as vainglory. Some use it as a way to affirm themselves or put others down. It is usually self-centered and self-exalting. However, there is another kind of boasting that is “other centered.” That is when we recognize that in ourselves, we have nothing.…
God made the universe predictable. We have discovered some of these in the natural world. We often refer to the “Law of Gravity” or “Laws of Thermodynamics.” There are also predictable laws that God has set in motion. One such law is called The Law of Sowing and Reaping.” Simply put, if you plant corn,…
Lately, almost everyone is dealing with some kind of burden; whether financial, emotional or spiritual. Have we even noticed that so many are under tremendous pressure? What can we do to help them? Today, on Pentecost, Pastor Curt reminds us that the Holy Spirit came to enable us to be the witnesses, ambassadors, vessels, fruit-bearers,…
Walking with God’s Spirit is an ongoing practice. We don’t do it once a week or once a day, but continuously. Just like resting or abiding, we can only be attentive to our Master if we look to Him in the present. This is something we have to learn through a process. Turn to Galatians…
How can we truly rest in these uncertain times? Is it even possible? How would you like to know what the root problem is and what you can do about it? Did Jesus really have the answer? If we aren’t troubled at some level by the simplicity of the way Jesus lived, then we may…
How Do We Live? How do we stand firm, die to self, walk in the Spirit, and love our neighbor? Pastor Curt gives us some direction as continue on our journey of following Jesus.
When we run into apparent conflicts in scripture, it’s easy to avoid them or wind up taking extreme positions. Today Pastor Curt addresses some of these apparent contradictions as he continues the series in Galatians with a sermon titled, “Keep it between the ditches.”
In a world of hurry, we need to slow down, listen for God’s council, and experience the freedom we have in Christ.
Change is difficult. Sanctification is change. While God ultimately changes us, we each have a part to play. The challenge is to determine how to cooperate with this transformation process each and every day. Turn to Galatians 4.