Start Here/Grow Here – Talking With God
One way or another, our new life in Christ began with talking to God. Amazing on so many levels. Our journey with God begins simply: no valiant quests, no expensive…
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Jesus Said That?! A Radical Identification
Think about a tree for a moment. How it looks. How it’s shaped. All trees have some kind of central trunk. From that trunk radiate branches above and roots below.…
Start Here/Grow Here – Great Expectations
Have you ever taken a drink and been totally surprised? There was one time I remember taking a sip expecting sweet tea and getting tart lemonade instead. It was revolting!…
Start Here: The Good Seed
Many things have a starting point. Foot races have a starting line. Kids experience the first day of school. Books have a first page. Life itself begins on the day…
Start Here: An Introduction for Lambchow
Next week, Lambchow will begin a new series called Start Here/Grow Here. The current plan is for a nine-week series of lessons designed and intended for those new to faith…
The Ten: No False Words
Fact or fiction? True or false? We weigh these out every day to try and determine what is true and what is not. It’s especially hard when we understand that…
The Ten: Don’t Steal
Camping isn’t for everyone, but everyone can learn something from it. Whether it’s pitching a tent in some wilderness area or parking an RV at a convenient campground, there are…
Walking Through 2nd Peter #4 – God Speaks
Have you ever been startled when something you’re reading ends up in an unexpected place? Perhaps even saying, “I didn’t see that coming.” In some genres, the twist is expected…
The Ten: That Adultery Thing
Sex sells. Even a short sampling of books, TV, movies, and advertising makes that statement abundantly clear. Given Christianity’s rather prudish reputation, you’d think that the Bible rarely talks about…
The Ten: You Shall Not Murder
The FBI reports that in 2019 there were 16,425 murders in the United States. And by all accounts, although not officially released by the FBI, 2020 was significantly worse. For…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – Stirred to Diligence
Imagine for a moment being stuck on a raft in the middle of the ocean. No oar or sail, just a slave subject to the whims of wind and current.…
The Ten: Honor Your Parents
There are few certainties in life. One certain fact is that we all have a mother and a father. After that, it gets messy. Sometimes the biological parents aren’t involved…