I want to take a deep breath after looking at my title today. I am not talking about pregnancies today. I am not talking about the process of going into labor. I am staying far away from it today. The definition of labor that we’re going to focus on is “work hard; make a great effort.” It’s the verbContinueContinue reading “Labor Pains || 09.03.2022”
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Agree on Everything || 1 Corinthians 1:10 || Mid-Week Midrash #38
The writer urges unity and understanding among believers, emphasizing the importance of respecting differing viewpoints. While complete agreement may be unattainable, mutual respect should prevail to foster harmony.
Christmas Came Early || 08.27.2022
We are diving into the Old Testament, the first half of the Bible. You’ll get to hear the Christmas story during today’s service, so don’t worry, but I want to focus on a couple of prophets tonight. These prophets give us a sneak peek into what will happen in the Christmas story. Think of whenContinueContinue reading “Christmas Came Early || 08.27.2022”
Patience and Encouragement || Romans 15:5-6 || Mid-Week Midrash #37
The passage emphasizes the importance of patience and encouragement inspired by God. It urges people to align with Jesus’ teachings, showing patience and understanding towards each other, fostering a sense of unity and gratitude.
What is Epiphany? || 08.20.2022
We’re going to talk about the Church holiday: Epiphany! It follows the twelve days after Christmas. What is this celebration? You can read Matthew 2:1-12 to get the full context of the story, but I will synopsize it here. We celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men (Magi.) Epiphany Sunday celebrates the start of Jesus’ContinueContinue reading “What is Epiphany? || 08.20.2022”
Tone of Voice Matters || James 3:17-18 || Mid-Week Midrash #36
The wisdom from God is pure, peaceful, and gentle. It helps troubled individuals and promotes fairness. Following God means being ready to help others and promoting peace, resulting in positive change.
Power Differences || 08.13.2022
We’ve all heard the phrase “Size doesn’t matter,” right? Yet, we also hearsmall things do come in oversized packages. Often we use size as a determinant of status, success, and all that, but that’s not always the case. I think of David, who was the smallest of Jesse’s family and yet was the one whoContinueContinue reading “Power Differences || 08.13.2022”
The Ultimate Protector || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #35
God is a flawless shield for those who seek refuge in Him. Seeking His protection brings safety and security. When in danger, seek God for protection.
Encouraging Others || 08.06.2022
Hebrews 24-25a says: “We should think about each other to see how we can encourage each other to show love and do good works. We must not quit meeting together, as some are doing. No, we need to keep encouraging each other.” We need to learn how to encourage each other to show love andContinueContinue reading “Encouraging Others || 08.06.2022”
Flawless Words of God || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #34
The verse states that every word of God is flawless, which may raise doubt due to historical events. The contrast between Old and New Testament attitudes prompts reflection.