The newest thing seems to be CBD stores. We always chase fads. What about the church? Does the church chase fads? 

We can't. Jesus can. We are sheep. He is the great shepherd. We won't. Jesus does. He promises "I will."

We think we build monuments and achieve our success. Congratulations, self! But none of us has life in himself. We do not construct our lives we receive them.

Jesus had great crowds following him. Very popular. Then he started saying things like "hate your family" and "get crucified". Luke 14:25-35.

Chick-fil-A restaurants can teach the church and pastors a thing or two. 

What I think about when I think about the flood. 

A guy wants to know how many will be saved. Jesus doesn't answer. He tells the guy (and us) to worry about our own salvation and the narrow door. 

What's so great about the Lord's Supper? It's a supper and it is the Lord's. 

We don't want to hear about sin. We want to ignore the dirty dishes in the sink. Some will help us and tell us only happy things. Not Jesus. He comes to bring fire to deal with our sin. 

God likes to make promises. He made huge promises to Abraham. He does the same with us. Faith responds with a joyful trust that receives what God promises.