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 …