Lean Soul Living
We've all been there. We know what it feels like to have our to have our soul lean, shallow, and weak.
We've all been there. We know what it feels like to have our to have our soul lean, shallow, and weak.
Practical insights and application from God's Word to help you get through your busy week
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Talitha Kum - CLASS
Talitha Kum (Mark 5)
Today we are thinking about how we comfort ourselves and others Biblically about death.
Today we are thinking about how we comfort ourselves and others Biblically about death.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Typhoid Mary, The Sequel - CLASS
Typhoid Mary, The Sequel
For what did Christ die? For what kind of sins? All of them. You can go to any prison system and those inside will compare themselves to other prisoners and they can always find someone worse them themselves. Out of our hearts comes sin. These things defile a man. We all have a sin nature. Where did you get yours?
For what did Christ die? For what kind of sins? All of them. You can go to any prison system and those inside will compare themselves to other prisoners and they can always find someone worse them themselves. Out of our hearts comes sin. These things defile a man. We all have a sin nature. Where did you get yours?
Kohath, Korah, and the Kohathites - CLASS
Kohath, Korah, and the Kohathites
God had a purpose for each of the 12 tribes. Levi was one of the 12 tribes and Kohath was the son of Levi. The Kohathites had a special privilege and responsibility to carry the Holy objects. Kohath had a son named Korah. Remember Korah's rebellion? This is a story about God's incredible mercy.
God had a purpose for each of the 12 tribes. Levi was one of the 12 tribes and Kohath was the son of Levi. The Kohathites had a special privilege and responsibility to carry the Holy objects. Kohath had a son named Korah. Remember Korah's rebellion? This is a story about God's incredible mercy.
Friday, January 10, 2014
A Widow's Mite and a Widow's Might - VIGNETTE
A Widow's Mite and a Widow's Might
Our text is Mark 12. What was the widow's heart? She was trusting her God to supply all her needs. Widows, in Biblical days, couldn't work. She was a dependent, trusting woman. Jesus makes a wonderful example to all us.
Our text is Mark 12. What was the widow's heart? She was trusting her God to supply all her needs. Widows, in Biblical days, couldn't work. She was a dependent, trusting woman. Jesus makes a wonderful example to all us.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
My Theme for 2014 - POTPOURRI:
My Theme for 2014
For a number of years now, I have had a specific theme for the New Year. Usually, in October I begin praying about two questions: (1) Lord, what do I need to learn about you this coming year? (2) And what do I need to learn about myself?
For a number of years now, I have had a specific theme for the New Year. Usually, in October I begin praying about two questions: (1) Lord, what do I need to learn about you this coming year? (2) And what do I need to learn about myself?
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Forward This - VIGNETTE
Forward This
I get a lot of things forwarded to me that are heart stopping or that I rejoice in as I read them. I have learned you can't always trust what someone has sent me in email. Not everything that comes across a person's email is valid. With God's Word from cover to cover, you can forward any part of it and know that it is true, as long as we let God speak for Himself.
I get a lot of things forwarded to me that are heart stopping or that I rejoice in as I read them. I have learned you can't always trust what someone has sent me in email. Not everything that comes across a person's email is valid. With God's Word from cover to cover, you can forward any part of it and know that it is true, as long as we let God speak for Himself.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Here Comes Santa Claus - CLASS
Here Comes Santa Claus
Kids love Christmas and why not? But it's not 'Santa Claus' who knows if I've been bad or good. Please listen to this audio file with your earphones or have the children go to the other room and may your Christmas be blessed because of Christ who came.
Kids love Christmas and why not? But it's not 'Santa Claus' who knows if I've been bad or good. Please listen to this audio file with your earphones or have the children go to the other room and may your Christmas be blessed because of Christ who came.
What About Thanksgiving? - VIGNETTE
What About Thanksgiving?
As Thanksgiving Day approaches I am amazed at what I see and hear. It is quite concerning because Thanksgiving is being bypassed for Christmas. I haven't heard of many people speak of Thanksgiving unless they are talking about what they are going to eat, who is coming to Thanksgiving, and what they are going to buy afterward.
As Thanksgiving Day approaches I am amazed at what I see and hear. It is quite concerning because Thanksgiving is being bypassed for Christmas. I haven't heard of many people speak of Thanksgiving unless they are talking about what they are going to eat, who is coming to Thanksgiving, and what they are going to buy afterward.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
What's the Difference Between Giving Up and Letting Go? - CLASS
What's the Difference Between Giving Up and Letting Go?
Some of us have issues, something in our life that we must let go or give up. It can be real or it can be abstract losses. Where ever you are, we all have something in our lives ... what is the difference? That's what we're talking about today.
Some of us have issues, something in our life that we must let go or give up. It can be real or it can be abstract losses. Where ever you are, we all have something in our lives ... what is the difference? That's what we're talking about today.
Why Me? The Woman With An Alabaster Jar - VIGNETTE
Why Me? The Woman With An Alabaster Jar
In Luke 7 we find that Jesus can heal and that He has the power over death. Later in the chapter we see His ministry to sinners, but near the end of this chapter we discover that the women with the alabaster jar is Jesus' greatest miracle of all.
In Luke 7 we find that Jesus can heal and that He has the power over death. Later in the chapter we see His ministry to sinners, but near the end of this chapter we discover that the women with the alabaster jar is Jesus' greatest miracle of all.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Why Me? For Such A Time As This: Simon of Cyrene - VIGNETTE
Why Me? For Such A Time As This: Simon of Cyrene
In arrogant spite and hate, Jesus was mocked. Christ took all of that for you and for me. God sent Him because He loves us SO much. You can imagine how weak and tired our Lord was. Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus' cross. The cross is not popular, except in jewelry, but to speak of the Cross of Christ is not a popular subject. It screams that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior.
In arrogant spite and hate, Jesus was mocked. Christ took all of that for you and for me. God sent Him because He loves us SO much. You can imagine how weak and tired our Lord was. Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus' cross. The cross is not popular, except in jewelry, but to speak of the Cross of Christ is not a popular subject. It screams that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Why Me Ebed-Melech? For Such A Time As This - VIGNETTE
Why Me Ebed-Melech? For Such A Time As This
We in America have enjoyed blessings for a long time, and we have not been persecuted for our faith. But now we do see the beginnings of persecutions. Some of us may someday die for our faith, so we should not be surprised as our world gets more and more ungodly. It is not popular to say there is only one way to God.
We in America have enjoyed blessings for a long time, and we have not been persecuted for our faith. But now we do see the beginnings of persecutions. Some of us may someday die for our faith, so we should not be surprised as our world gets more and more ungodly. It is not popular to say there is only one way to God.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
How Big Is God? His Story! - CLASS
How Big Is God? His Story!
We are going to look at the bookends of our lives. We know that our belief system impacts, affects, and controls our lives. God determines everything, the outcome of heaven and earth. He is everything.
We are going to look at the bookends of our lives. We know that our belief system impacts, affects, and controls our lives. God determines everything, the outcome of heaven and earth. He is everything.
At Death Do Animals Go To Heaven? - CLASS
At Death Do Animals Go To Heaven?
When children's pets die, some parents may tell their children that 'Fido' went to heaven. Without question the Bible teaches animals will be in the Kingdom, but that's not heaven. Lets look at some Bibleverses between animal flesh and human flesh.
When children's pets die, some parents may tell their children that 'Fido' went to heaven. Without question the Bible teaches animals will be in the Kingdom, but that's not heaven. Lets look at some Bibleverses between animal flesh and human flesh.
Why Me? (Part 3) - VIGNETTE
Why Me? (Part 3)
We are going to be looking at The Samaritan Woman in John chapter 4. Some women have made horrible decisions in their lives. This woman came to learn she could never get enough of what you do not need. No matter how scarred your past is, it doesn't matter. God will not turn you away. There is no saint without a past. There is no sinner without a future.
We are going to be looking at The Samaritan Woman in John chapter 4. Some women have made horrible decisions in their lives. This woman came to learn she could never get enough of what you do not need. No matter how scarred your past is, it doesn't matter. God will not turn you away. There is no saint without a past. There is no sinner without a future.
Why Me? (Parts 1 & 2) - CLASS
Why Me? (Parts 1 & 2)
We are going to be looking at the The Life Of Peter. Do you ever say "Why Me, Lord?" It is one thing to make a good start, it's another to make good progress. Peter made a good start. But there were things in his life, in his character, that needed to be cut out so he could make good progress. I like to think of my life as a book. We have a beginning when we are born, and an ending, when we die, but we do not end there.
We are going to be looking at the The Life Of Peter. Do you ever say "Why Me, Lord?" It is one thing to make a good start, it's another to make good progress. Peter made a good start. But there were things in his life, in his character, that needed to be cut out so he could make good progress. I like to think of my life as a book. We have a beginning when we are born, and an ending, when we die, but we do not end there.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Welcome To The Congregation But Watch Out For The Alligators! - VIGNETTE
Welcome To The Congregation But Watch Out For The Alligators!
Do you know what a group of alligators is called? A congregation! I just thought that was so interesting. Winston Churchill once said, "Appeasement is like feeding an alligator hoping he will eat you last."
Do you know what a group of alligators is called? A congregation! I just thought that was so interesting. Winston Churchill once said, "Appeasement is like feeding an alligator hoping he will eat you last."
Do You Ever Feel Pathos For God - CLASS
Do You Ever Feel Pathos For God
I see when we look at Scripture what God did for His earthly people and they turned their back. He never ever failed them.God introduces and reintroduces Himself in the pages of Scripture, as to Who He is. What would it be like if you had a dear friend who said they loved you, but you had to introduce yourself every time you met?
I see when we look at Scripture what God did for His earthly people and they turned their back. He never ever failed them.God introduces and reintroduces Himself in the pages of Scripture, as to Who He is. What would it be like if you had a dear friend who said they loved you, but you had to introduce yourself every time you met?
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