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Family
Do you think “family” is a good word to describe the church body? At our annual meeting I presented this description as one of the strongest characteristics of New Harvest. People have confirmed this with me many times. I referred to our fellowship as a mixture of grandparents, parents and children as well as brothers [...]
Read MoreMindset
The conclusion of our study in Philippians continues to stir my heart because of a new insight from the Book. The concept is not new to me but the application seems more important this time. When I began the series on Philippians, I was sure of the main subject – JOY. In fact, I titled [...]
Read MoreEnvelop of Emotion
Referring to someone as emotional definitely has a negative connotation. It means unpredictable, sentimental or high-strung. But it could mean enthusiastic, affectionate or spontaneous. Emotions have been viewed with a certain distaste, it seems to me. So when I am told I have a large envelop of emotions, it doesn’t make me feel good. The [...]
Read MoreMarriage
There’s a lot of great advice on marriage but marriages keep dissolving time and again. In one hour I am going to officiate a wedding. What will I say to the couple that will last? I have done several sermon series on Marriage and Family, so I have many ideas on the subject. I also [...]
Read MoreSpeak the Truth in Love
After writing my weekly email this morning I felt compelled to open the conversation. I have become convinced that this is one of the wisest statements about communication in history. So it is not surprising that the phrase is presented in the Bible (Ephesians 4:15). The key words say it all: Love motivates, speaking communicates [...]
Read MoreWhere has all the prayer gone?
I am writing this blog on the “so called” Judgment Day predicted by Harold Camping of Family Radio. There has been more interest in this subject because of the times we live in. I will make reference to that subject tomorrow in my sermon, but the thing that has my heart concerned pertains to the [...]
Read MoreIn the Beginning…
In student ministries we are currently moving through a study called The Story Formed Way. You can go here to get a little information. This study has been adapted from the original put out by Soma Communities, copyright 2008. Last night we began our study by taking a look at how everything began and [...]
Read MoreThe Story-Formed Way
I am looking forward to beginning a new discussion in the high school bible study on Sunday, May 15th. We will be taking a look at the Bible as a narrative, or the story of Scripture. We will learn about how God has interacted with His creation and what our role is in his story. [...]
Read MoreI Need a Whisper
One of my greatest joys and most challenging tasks is preparing sermons. But the theme for the next six weeks has my heart beating a bit faster than even normal. Preparing sermons on God’s whispers is an honor as well as something that causes me to tremble. This time the feelings are tipping the scale [...]
Read MoreThe New Home of the Student Ministry Blog
Hey everyone, this will be the new location for the Student Ministry Blog. You will also be able to see blogs written by Pastor Barry and other authors. Occasionally I would love to have a student write a post. If you are interested in that, let me know. I hope you will enjoy and utilize [...]
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