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Sunday Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:38:17 +0000

1 Timothy 4:8- "For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." (ESV)

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Sunday Scripture: Romans 8:5

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:19:09 +0000

Romans 8:5 - "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." (NIV)

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Sunday Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:43:27 +0000

Philippians 2:3 - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." (NIV)

Putting others above ourselves is something that's easy to preach, but not always easy to achieve. We can often get caught up and wound up in our own lives. However, today is Superbowl Sunday where we will hear a lot about competition and players having to explain why they're better than someone else.

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Stuff to Check Out this Week: Loneliness, Jealousy, and Some Random Thoughts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:11:33 +0000

The Dark Side of Relationships:

With Valentine's Day coming up, a lot of us can feel a little lonely or even jealous of those that are in relationships. Turning to ...

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Sunday Scripture: Acts 20:35

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:34:50 +0000

Acts 20:35- "In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive." (ESV)

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Sunday Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:26:32 +0000

Deuteronomy 31:6- "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." (ESV)

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Sunday Scripture: James 2:12-13

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:42:02 +0000

Proverbs 21:5- "Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment." (NIV)

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Sunday Scripture: Proverbs 13:4

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:47:59 +0000

Proverbs 13:4- "Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied." (NLT)

Hard work is something that can be incredibly rewarding. Many people today are always looking to cut corners or not do anything, but sometimes putting your nose to the grindstone and doing the work ahead of you can be incredibly satisfying. Not everything in life comes easy, and sometimes it's better when it doesn't.

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Sunday Scripture - New Year's Edition: Proverbs 21:5

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:03:22 +0000

Proverbs 21:5- "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." (NIV)

With the start of any new year we inevitably end up in a discussion about resolutions. Every year people want that fresh start to set goals, and while most of them are never met, many of them are. Where do you think you will fit this year?

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Stuff to Check Out this Week: Dating, Parents, and Teens of the Bible

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:38:23 +0000

Dating and Relationship Advice:

Relationships are one of the toughest areas of our lives, but they also can be one of the most important and happiest part of them, too. ...

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