by Steve Thomason | Nov 26, 2010 | Devos
Galatians 6:7-10 Have you ever felt frustrated in trying to do the right thing? Perhaps you have heard of the bamboo plant? There is a certain kind of bamboo plant that has a very unique growth pattern. The first year the seed is planted and it must be watered...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 25, 2010 | Devos
1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Yesterday we discussed the present hope that we have, knowing that we are daily being transformed into the glory of the image of God. That in itself is pretty awesome. However, for some that may not be much of a motivator to get out there and get...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 24, 2010 | Devos
Our culture is built upon a common presupposition that we are free individuals. We believe that each one of us, holding certain unalienable rights, have the freedom to pursue our own happiness. Sounds good. Everyone wants to be free. No one wants to be told what to...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 23, 2010 | Devos
Our culture is built upon a common presupposition that we are free individuals. We believe that each one of us, holding certain unalienable rights, have the freedom to pursue our own happiness. Sounds good. Everyone wants to be free. No one wants to be told what to...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 22, 2010 | Devos
Read the following three passages and list the problems the church in Corinth was facing. 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 As “parts of the body”, with what negative attitude was the church in Corinth struggling? 1 Corinthians 12:27-31...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 19, 2010 | News
Romans 15:23-33 Have you ever made plans, asked God to bless them, and then had them turn out completely different than you had envisioned? How do you feel when that happens? Most of us would be terribly disappointed by it. So, where is God in all that? Does God not...
by Steve Thomason | Nov 18, 2010 | Devos
My candidacy process has had a blockage for the past several weeks. It’s me. Part of the process is that I have to take a psychological evaluation. I get that. You definitely don’t want to ordain someone who is emotionally unstable (I could be in trouble)....
by Steve Thomason | Nov 16, 2010 | Devos
Romans 5:1-11; Romans 8:1-27 If you seriously engaged in Monday’s devotional, you were asked to reflect on your emotions in light of all that Jesus has done for you. Of course, the “correct” response to this truth is to feel a deep sense of joy over your salvation. A...
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by Steve Thomason | Nov 15, 2010 | Sketches, Youth Ministry
Last weekend we took 67 Junior High Students to Camp Okoboji for a Recharge event. It was amazing. On the way there our bus had a blowout. Exciting stuff!
by Steve Thomason | Nov 15, 2010 | Devos
Romans 12:1-21 The key to this passage is the word sacrifice. The only way that you can renew your mind is to sacrifice your pride and admit that it needs renewal. The only way that you can serve as one part of a larger body is to, once again, sacrifice your pride and...
