by Steve Thomason | Sep 21, 2009 | Bible
1 Peter 2:1-12 Beware! As you read this passage you may experience metaphorical whiplash. In verses 2-3 Peter urges his readers to look at God as an infant would look at the breast of her mother; they are to long for the life-giving sustenance that only comes from...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 16, 2009 | Bible
1 Peter 1:16 Is there a fundamental difference between “Do this” and “you will do this.” I find it interesting that in v. 16 the tense of the verb is you will be holy because I am holy. It is the future tense rather than the imperative. ...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 3, 2009 | Spiritual Formation
This is the manuscript for a message I gave to the Meadow Creek Youth Group on September 2, 2009. _____________________ Introduction It is really good to be here tonight. I want to say a special thanks to my kids for not being totally freaked out at the thought of...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 30, 2009 | Spiritual Formation
Life is a lot like sailing. God the Father is like the open sea. He is infinite and unpredictable. The Holy Spirit is like the wind. Jesus is like the North Star. The church is like the ship, and the Bible is like the compass. There is one more piece to the analogy...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 19, 2009 | sermons2009
This is the manuscript for a message delivered at Good Shepherd Covenant Church on August 16th, 2009. Good morning. I was so honored when Pastor Hollis invited me to come share with you today. I met him through my Dad, Jim Thomason, who used to be the pastor at...
