Do you have a favorite restaurant or favorite meal? Some people love a great steak or fresh seafood. Others prefer something simple like chicken nuggets or Chinese take-out. And, some would just love a plate full of vegetables. Perhaps the more important question is, who do you like to go to dinner with? Jesus had a knack for going to dinner with people who didn’t live up to the religious or cultural expectations of the day. He ate with tax collectors and sinners. People who needed healing and hope; those who were far from God. As you consider your lunch and dinner plans this week, let me challenge you to consider who you it with more than what and where you eat.

Have you ever been in a meeting or at an event and you want to leave

Beginnings are often exciting, but challenging because “beginning” means embarking on something new. Mark begins his book with a simple, but profound statement. “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ”. Over the next several weeks, we will explore this good news (gospel) to see how Jesus, the Son of God, provides “all things new.” This week, it is fitting to catch a glimpse of the one who prepared the way and important to see the example Jesus provides that is worthy of following.

Have you ever tried to run away from home? I never did, but I contemplated it several times. I wonder how far I would have made it? My guess is that I would have ended up at the home of one of my friends a few blocks away. They would have fed me, called my parents, and sent me back… As we look at the story of the Prodigal Son, we must realize the Father had two sons that “ran away”

Pastor David takes time this week to share his heart in thanksgiving for what God has done this year on his 2nd Anniversary at FBC Friendswood. He also shares insight and vision for the present and future ministries of FBC Friendswood. Do you think much about the coins in your pocket? Do you even carry coins? Well, you may want to pay attention to those loose quarters and dimes laying around. You may have a “coin of great value” and you don’t even know it. In 2005, a number of the quarters with the state of Kansas on the back had a small, but significant error. Instead of “In God We Trust”, the coin says, “In God We Rust.” One letter makes all the difference

I have never been a big “pet” person. When I was growing up, our family had a parakeet, then a cockatiel. As an adult, I managed to avoid having pets until three years ago when we got a dog. Now, we have a dog, a turtle (thanks to Hurricane Harvey), and a goldfish. A few times over the past three years, the dog has escaped. Each time, we launched an all-out search for him. Fortunately, we found every time and returned him home without incident. Over the next three weeks, we will explore what it means to “go after” those that are lost, but are infinitely valuable to God.

God is Supreme in judgment God is Supreme in deliverance God is Supreme in care God is Supreme in Forgiveness

There are seasons in life when our attitudes and actions are in opposition to God. It is in those days that God will quietly (or loudly) bring his case against us. However, God is always interested in our redemption. In the midst of our guilt, we make excuses, but He provides the solution. In this famous passage, may we heed God’s instruction to do justice, love mercy (kindness), and walk humbly.

Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person was speaking truth to you and you didn’t want to hear it? Well, that’s what is happening in Micah 2. The prophet is telling it like it is and the Israelites don’t want to hear it. The rich have been mistreating the poor and coveting their neighbors possessions. God will judge them for their actions even though they don’t believe it. Even in his judgment, our God is gracious and He will gather a remnant to bless.

Each summer, we will spend some time in a book that most people haven’t explored. This year, we will look at the prophet, Micah. Micah was from a small town, but he had a big message for God’s people