We launched our series Lines yesterday with a message called “Crossing The Line.” It was a pretty clear call to conversion with the refrain: You’ll never know it all, but you do know enough. So step over the line.” Then the sermon concluded with this video featuring some of the people of Good Shepherd. I Read the full article…
So we start “Lines” this Sunday. I think it’s going to be one of our best series. It starts with “Crossing The Line” and here’s where it goes after that: April 3: “Between The Lines” April 10: “Outside The Lines” April 17: “Bloodline” April 22: “Flatline” (Good Friday) April 24: “Lifeline” (Easter Sunday)
I have an entire file drawer dedicated to sermon illustrations. Beginning with one for “Abortion” followed by one for “Addictions” and then continuing on to places like “Grief,” “Healing,” “Methodism” (over which I have some grief and is in need of healing!), then into “Race Relations,” “Resurrection,” and winding up at “Worship.” I’ve been keeping Read the full article…
After having spent a couple of weeks in countries dominated by Buddhism (Cambodia) and Hinduism (India), my mind has been understandably focused on the relationship between Jesus and other religions. Which is why a couple of analogies given by Jesus’ people in India are especially helpful for those of us who want to uphold the Read the full article…
Back on US soil, with a more consistent internet connection, we’re now able to share some of the visuals from our sojourn to Cambodia and India. So here it is . . . in chronological rather than preferential order . . . our Top Five Pictures From Our Top Two Countries: #1. The lavish meal Read the full article…
