Introduction: A little over a week ago we celebrated our freedom as a country. A little less than two months ago we celebrated the lives of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to give us those freedoms. In Israel, there was a festival known as Passover. It too celebrated freedom. It celebrated…

Introduction: As we continue looking at things related to the church, we move on to one of the most helpful and most neglected doctrines in the church and that is the doctrine of church discipline. Now, in the age of mega churches, one can see why this doctrine might have been tossed out. We have churches…

Introduction: Yesterday around the country, people celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence. I was astonished, though I shouldn’t have been, to scroll through social media and find an article that said that after polling people, many Americans didn’t know what the 250th celebration was…

Introduction: How did you learn most of the things that you know how to do? If you are handy with construction projects, you probably had someone that taught you on the job. If you are good with mechanical things, you may have started with learning how to change your oil. If you are good at knitting…

Introduction: What are your favorite holidays? We are about to be celebrating the 4th of July and this year is a special celebration as we celebrate 250 years of America’s Independence. You may have certain traditions that you follow and certain foods that you throw on the grill. You may find a pool…

Introduction: What is the worst trouble you ever got into? Don’t glorify your sin, but consider the response of your parents (or the lack thereof) Why did you parents discipline you? Because they love you Because they saw the danger your actions could create You’ve probably heard the phrase: “You are…

Introduction: 6 Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. 8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this…

Introduction: Vignettes Definition in Photography A vignette in photography refers to a technique where the edges of a photo are darker or less saturated than the center. This effect can be used intentionally to draw the viewer's attention to the subject in the center, creating a sense of depth and focus.…

Introduction: As a parent, one thing you have to learn to do is to sort things out when your kids get into a tussle over something. You might not have been in the room when it happened, but you hear the voices begin to raise and then you hear the house being rearranged and before you know it, you have…

Introduction: How many of you have a motivational coach? There are some famous ones out there. Some of you know of Tony Robbins or Michael Hyatt or Oprah Winfrey. These are all people that use positive, encouraging language to try to influence their audience and followers. We live in a world of influencers.…