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January 1, 2018 What's Your One Word for 2018? The beginning of a New Year marks the time when many people make goals (or resolutions) for areas of their lives they would like to see or experience change. According to Barna Research Group, nearly two-thirds of American's make New Year's resolutions, but only 20% report …
Sermon from March 17, 2019 at Integrity Church in Burlington on Matthew 7:1:6. While Jesus warns against judging others, He does not forbid all forms of judgement. "Don't be so critical, but be a little critical." https://youtu.be/zeQPMDTFYfQ
In Exodus 33, we find an interesting interaction between Moses and God (as if each interaction isn't already interesting enough!). In verse 18, Moses makes a rather odd but direct request of God; "...show me your glory." It's an oddrequest only when you consider all that Moses has seen and experienced up to this point. But Moses …
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 Where do you go to meet with God? A comfy chair in a quiet room in the morning? A group of people gathered around …
I was reading an article earlier today that I can certainly relate to. For those of you who have ever been in the practice of journaling, you could probably understand. The author mentioned how starting a new journal can be a bit of a daunting task. You've got all of these blank pages that are …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] November 10, 2017 As I sat in my chair yesterday evening reflecting on the day, the word dichotomy kept coming to mind. The day started with spending my morning constantly choking back tears, taking in this indescribably beautiful scene at Isenberg Elementary School where folks from our church family and community joyfully interacted with children, washed their …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] October 27, 2017 While Halloween and trick-or-treating will be on most people's minds come Tuesday October 31, 2017, this October 31 in particular holds particular significance for another reason. Depending on your background, how much you have been following the news in the 'Christian world,' or how much you've been paying attention …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] October 13, 2017 Have you given any thought that today is Friday the 13th? While some may think, What difference does that make?, there are many who associate it as a day of bad luck, where if anything can go wrong, it's somehow more likely to happen today verses any other …
[This first appeared at LifeChurchNC.com] August 27, 2017 Statement: A Denouncement of Racism In light of the events in Charlottesville, VA on August 12, 2017 that have since sparked various responses, additional protests and acts of violence across our country, we as Life Church believe it is imperative that the local church continue to be …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] June 29, 2017 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3. Think about a time when you've had a big decision to make. Perhaps it was a move, a job, a school to apply for/attend, when to propose or when to ax the …
We live in a culture where apologies seem rare, where confessing mistakes and saying I’m sorry can be perceived as weakness or lack of competence. Yet there is a mysterious freedom, a paradoxical strength to be found when we’re willing to get over ourselves enough to do so. I am writing this piece for three …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] May 19, 2017 Shortly after moving to Salisbury nearly four years ago, we were immediately (and should I say, most appropriately) greeted with lots of Cheerwine. For much of my life, I had assumed Cheerwine was a world-famous soft drink. Iʼm pretty sure it was my dadʼs favorite soft-drink while I was growing up. Although …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] January 2, 2017 What is your ONE Word for 2017? This was the focus of our conversation on January 1, 2017 as we kicked-off the New Year together during our ONE consolidated morning worship gathering. You can listen to the message HERE. The beginning of a New Year marks the …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] November 9, 2016 …the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes… Daniel 4:17, 25, 32; 5:21 NIV He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. Daniel 2:21 NLT God is still God. God is still good. …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] November 11, 2016 For several years now there has been a framed letter we have proudly displayed in our livingroom. While neither the frame nor the piece of paper contained inside are of much value themselves, it is what the letter symbolizes that is of significance to us as a …
[This first appeared at LifeChurchNC.com] November 7, 2016 In response to the recent message, A Beautiful Mess: Jesus & Politics, we wanted to highlight a resource we've passed along in recent weeks as a way to help us participate in the process of voting in a responsible, informative way. A Beautiful Mess: Jesus & Politics …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] October 14, 2016 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them... For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. Psalm 11:3-4, 7 NIV By the grace …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] October 7, 2016 He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Psalm 107:29 NIV If one part suffers, every part suffers with it... 1 Corinthians 12:26 NIV This morning, Hurricane Matthew is bearing down on the southeast coast of the U.S. Over the last several days, there has …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] September 30, 2016 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise …
[This appeared first at LifeChurchNC.com] September 23, 2016 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise …
A Contemplative Life 