March 5 marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Always beginning on what is called Ash Wednesday, you may see folks around town bearing a cross-shaped smudge on their foreheads. …
Seven Sacred Pauses
On Tuesday, July 26, our LifeSpring small group discussed prayer. Bruce handed out a prayer bookmark that we used once at LifeSpring, and the group also talked about fixed hour …
“I know the plans I have for you….”
Jeremiah 29:11 – A Commencement Address, May 10th, 2017 By Phillip Camp, Lipscomb University – Nashville, TN As we gather for such an important milestone in the lives of you …
Objects of Death Not Allowed Here
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John the Baptist was acquainted with the wilderness as well as Jesus. Matthew says early in his Gospel, “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for …
The Blitzkrieg
It’s not difficult to see a connection between the wilderness of fasting and temptation at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the seaside appearances at the end of his ministry. …
Jesus and the New Future
Nazareth was Jesus’ home town. People knew little-Jesus because he grew up there. And it was not unusual to see him in the synagogue on the Sabbath. On the day …
Going Toward God
I think we are surprised when we meet opposition to the Gospel. To us it seems so wonderful, so profoundly loving, and welcome to hear. Why the opposition? Paul was …
I Will Follow You
Daily Bible Readings: Monday, March 14. Read John 13:36-38. 1) Peter told Jesus he wanted to go where he (Jesus) was going. 2) Why did Jesus tell him he could not …
Milky Way
Do you ever wonder what it was like in the wilderness. Maybe around day 25. I imagine the stars were brighter. Sounds in the night were louder. Mark says that …
Take my yoke!
If we do not bear the cross of the Master, we will have to bear the cross of the world, with all its earthly goods. Which cross have you taken …
Take Up Your Cross
Then Jesus began to tell them that the Son of Man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious …
Ignoring the Wait Staff
Joe Hoover’s list of “if you ever-s” Is deeply convicting. The list lowers the bar of commitment, and it nullifies the work of Christ in every way possible. Space won’t …
Lent is an A note.
One after another, the orchestra members come from off stage to their assigned seats or places at the rear of the orchestra – violins, cello’s, trombones, tubas, clarinets, timpani, and …
Final Thoughts on the Critical Journey
Daily Bible Readings: Monday, March 7. Read 2 Samuel 24:18-25. 1) Read verse 10. What did David do that made him feel guilty? 2) Read verses 15-16. What did God do to Israel as …
The Honest Time
Lent is a time of reflection. I’d like to call it “the honest time.” The time when all the walls of our heart come down. Walls that are, in some …
God is the thirsty one!
Dag Hammarskjold was the second Secretary General of the United Nations, and he was widely held to be one of the two best leaders, including U Thant, the UN has …
On the Road to Jerusalem
The Hebrews writer said this. In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save …
John’s Baptismal Sermon
Lent began as a baptismal preparation period. It seems fitting to remind of John the Baptist. That eccentric man did a preaching tour in the wilderness surrounding the villages, and …
Living the Dream
He groaned, “I don’t hardly have time to turn around.” And it was true. Between soccer, making a living, monitoring social media, and daily chores, there was no time. Twenty-four …