FIREWORKS! Sometimes they’re beautiful, but when fireworks go off in your head or your heart, they can maim or kill relationships. This is the third post on the subject of drama on this blog. The first one can be found by clicking here. The second one can be found by clicking here. When a person’s life is full of drama–seeking … Read More
5 Strategies for Weathering Seasons of Disappointment
Here is #26 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here!Q #26: How can I get through a season of crushing disappointment?A: Disappointment visits everyone’s life from time to time.When that person you admired has a personal scandal exposed to the whole world.When that … Read More
What Being “High Maintenance” Says About You
Sometimes people give me a hard time about being “high maintenance” when it comes to coffee. I am a coffee snob, no doubt. I’ll confess to purge my soul of it, only to insist that very little coffee is great and I would rather go without it than drink gas station, American diner sock water. But in all seriousness, I … Read More
Heart Matters–Love
Well, this series had a lot to consider. What’s in our heart matters. Perhaps the most important thing to find in our hearts is love like God loves. God loves first. God loves in a way that sacrifices. God’s love changes the way we see everything and everyone. That’s what this message is about, and it’s all based on John … Read More
3 Qualities of the Trustworthy Person
People are as different as the books in the pictures to the left. Our lives are filled with a variety of experiences, temperaments, beliefs, values, etc. However, there are a few qualities that will help you and me to become more trustworthy people in the eyes of others. These qualities apply to people across the cultural, generational, socio-economic spectra. SO, … Read More
How to Leave a Church Well
Occasionally, the seasons change, things change, you change, your church changes, and you recognize it’s time to move on to another church. A lot of time and effort is spent by local churches in getting people there, but little time is spent in helping people think about how to best exit a church. Below are 9 guidelines that I hope … Read More
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: Joy
Wondering how to “get your joy on” this Christmas? Check out the message below that explores the connection between joy and the miracle of God coming in human form! THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS—Joy 12.08.13 from First Assembly Comm. Ministries on Vimeo.
Simple But Difficult
Much of the Christian faith falls into the category of “Simple, but Difficult”. In this message on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we will examine just what the implications are of the three commands found there–“Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Killing the DRAMA Queen or King in You
DRAMA–that element of personality that projects and injects negative, imagined emotion into situations, decisions, actions and words. Have you ever been accused of being a DRAMA Queen or King? Have you ever worked with that guy who constantly seems to take everything to the next level emotionally and seems toxic in his relationships and conversations? Have you ever felt like … Read More