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He Commands the Oceans Psalm 33
Why do you worship God? “After being an employee at a 24/7 restaurant, Chick-fil-A’s founder, Truett Cathy, was all too familiar with working long and frequent hours. So when he debuted the first Chick-Fil-A location in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946, … Continue reading
Alone
The famed golfer Tiger Woods, while attaining greatness on the golf course, has led a life off the course that has been a series of self-inflicted tragedies. He was asked this year if he had any close friends. He replied, … Continue reading
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF LISTENING TO SATAN’S CLEVER TACTICS?
We will limit our discussion here to just Genesis 3:7… Satan promised their eyes would be open and Moses says, “the eyes of them both were opened.” But what was all the other good that Satan promised? That they would … Continue reading
Traits of Jealousy
Both in the Greek and English there are two words that are very similar in meaning – “jealousy” and “envy.” Here is a good explanation of the differences in the two words. “While often used interchangeably, envy’ refers to wanting … Continue reading
Pray: Trusting God in a Hurting World
Luke 6:12 As we meditate on prayer, one of the most cherished blessings that we as Christians have, I hope I can encourage you to love God even more and I hope you will express that love in a more … Continue reading
Providence: The Sovereignty of God and the Will of Man
During 2020 (Covid year), one of the men here at Swartz Creek and I had some mock debates which we posted on the church’s Facebook page. We started with each point of Calvin’s Tulip. Calvin and his followers believe that … Continue reading
God Provides More Than One Cup
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) Carl was driving home when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner in his neighborhood. … Continue reading
Knowing When to Let Go
“Let my people go, so that they may worship me.” – (Exodus 8:1) A visiting minister was very long-winded. To make matter worse, every time he would make a good point during his sermon, a member of the congregation responded … Continue reading
More Than Being Right
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) A husband and wife got into a petty argument. As was their nature, neither of them would admit the possibility that they … Continue reading
Grumbling or Gratitude?
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” (Philippians 2:14-15) I heard about a 4-year-old girl who came to the table one evening … Continue reading