This message was presented on October 13, 2013 as part of the 1 Timothy series.
Turn to John 17:1-4. Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane and John has recorded part of His prayer to God the Father, Continue reading
The following are suggested answers for the Message Based Discussion Questions from the introductory message in the new series on 1 Timothy. The questions and answers follow the insert outline of the message. These answers are not designed to be the only answers, but to provide a stimulus to promote thinking. Continue reading
We had a great trip to Boise to visit my wife’s best friend from high school. It was her daughter’s wedding reception and we visited with many friends. We avoided any mountains with snow this year. However, we took a side detour one day. Continue reading
3 John 1:4; Phil. 2:1-2; 1 John 1:4
How do you abound with joy? Continue reading
When I was a young dad, I was an “okay” parent. Many things went well by the grace of God and I had a great wife, but I missed out on something. Continue reading
These are suggested answers to the Message Based Discussion Questions from the message presented on September 1, 2013. The purpose of this is to stimulate discussion, not to provide the only answers. Rely upon your own study and teaching of the Holy Spirit. First, the message outline is provided, followed by the questions and answers.
What is God’s solution to raising spiritual parents? Growing up spiritually? Continue reading
This message was presented on September 1, 2013 as part of the 2013 Strategic vision revisited.
As we transition into this second message on vision, let’s note two thoughts. First, researchers suggest that kids grow up believing that they are special, talented and can be anything they want to be, and when that doesn’t pan out, they easily fall into chronic disappointment and despair. They think if they cannot have exactly what they want, there is little point in trying and they move home. Continue reading
What is the spiritual growth process of the new Christian? Continue reading
Two weeks ago, my wife and I took my mother-in-law to see her sister in Moline, Illinois on our way up to Minneapolis. While we visited in Moline, I drove them over to the Farm and Fleet store and went with them inside. I could see that I could easily be distracted looking at all the neat stuff, Continue reading
The following provides suggested answers to the Message Based Discussion Questions following the outline provided to the message presented on August 18, 2013. The answers are suggested to stimulate thinking, not to end thinking. Continue reading
Shepherding Truth 