An image from a sermon based on Mark 1:1-8 signifying that preparing for Christmas is done through repentance as John the Baptist called us to do.
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Pride, Prejudice, and Baptism
Ever notice that pride is always sin in the Bible? And the biggest one at that? There’s no exceptions. Pride is self-centered aggrandisement, the opposite of shame, and just as harmful, because it determines a person’s value based on their … Continue reading →
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The Faith is Never Alone
I’ve come to the conclusion that the Christian faith cannot be practiced alone. It’s impossible. In our “personal relationship with Jesus” individualistic culture, that seems anathema, but you just won’t find that kind of individualism in the Bible. The First … Continue reading →
Translation Comparison: ESV vs. HCSB on the Sacraments
Following our translation comparison to find an easy to read translation for student use, and settling on the HCSB, we chose The Big Picture Interactive Bible for Kids, but then the next question came: if we’re going to use this … Continue reading →
Lent Series & Hymn based on Lord’s Prayer and Words from the Cross: Prayer is Crucial
Our Lent series this year was based on the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer and how they match up with Jesus’s words from the cross. Here’s the worksheet/order we used (PDF). We also had a theme hymn, “Father God, Who … Continue reading →