by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Aug 30, 2019 | Faith, prayer, Worship
From the Preacher’s Pen… Last week we looked at a song/prayer of David as he struggled with the consequences of sin. While that struggle is common to all honest Christians, it is probably not (at least it should not be) a frequent problem. In contrast, most of us...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Jun 23, 2019 | blessings, Everyday Life, Faith, Heart, Thanksgiving
From the Preacher’s Pen… Over the last few weeks, we’ve looked at several of God’s gifts to us as human beings. The gift of labor helps us to find value even as we grow and learn. Friendship teaches us to be a part of a team that we might accomplish more together than...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | May 10, 2019 | blessings, Faith, Heart, Joy, Love, Peace, Spirituality
From the Preacher’s Pen… Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be; May I devote my life Wholly to Thee. Watch Thou my wayward feet. Guide me with counsel sweet; Purer in heart, Help me to be. Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be. Teach me to do Thy will Most...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Apr 19, 2019 | Baptism, Conversion, Faith, Forgiveness, Heaven, hell, Sin
From the Preacher’s Pen… Many years ago, a fellow preacher commented: “We’ve allowed the denominations to steal grace, the cross, and the Holy Spirit from us. It’s high time we got up a posse and got them back!” He certainly makes an important point as many times...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Mar 29, 2019 | Evangelism, Faith, judging
From the Preacher’s Pen… Many times over the years I have had people tell me what they thought about someone. Somewhere along the way we as Christians began to actually believe Satan’s lie that “everyone is entitled to their own opinion.” God thinks otherwise! An...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Mar 9, 2019 | Bible, Everyday Life, Faith, Truth
From the Preacher’s Pen… The prophet Micah looked forward to the New Testament era (Micah 4:1, the “last days”) and the ultimate reign of Jesus the Christ. As he did so, he offers the bold assertion that, though all the peoples walk in the name of their gods, we will...