In the reading from Mark this morning, it recounts the story of the feeding of the 5,000.  It’s a familiar … Continue reading Miracles

There’s a lot of talk in church circles – at least in Indiana United Methodist circles – about the difference … Continue reading Preferences

One of the things that I absolutely love to do is put some meat on the smoker, and make some … Continue reading Trimming Down

Paul has some interesting things to say in today’s reading from 1 Corinthians 7.  In this chapter, we see some … Continue reading Removing the Barriers

So by the command of the lord the people of Israel gave the Levites the following towns and pasturelands out … Continue reading Scattered

Something happens when we confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  We give up all claim to ourselves.  It sounds … Continue reading Not Your Own

What is the Sabbath?   I think a lot of times, we look at Sabbath as simply a day off. … Continue reading Sabbath

What’s really important in life? There’s probably a hundred different ways that people can answer that question. Family, friends, career, … Continue reading Priorities

The story of Jericho shares what is probably the absolute worst battle plan of all time from a strategic standpoint. … Continue reading That Don’t Make No Sense