by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Sep 27, 2019 | Falling Away, Forgiveness, Heart, Peace, Worship
From the Preacher’s Pen… Several of the Psalms are described as a Maskil. The word seems to be derived from a verb denotating to be wise. Thus the meaning suggests a contemplative or thoughtful Psalm such that considering and obeying it will make us wise. The term is...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Sep 6, 2019 | blessings, family, God, Heaven, Joy, Love, Worship
From the Preacher’s Pen… When we think of David we tend to first think of him as the King and source of the lineage that would lead to Jesus. But we also need to see him as a prophet and a teacher of God. Notice an important psalm that shows us both of these...
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 | Jul 19, 2019 | Falling Away, Heart, Worship
From the Preacher’s Pen… Our look at several of God’s gifts to us continues. 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 separately, and money teaches us...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Mar 23, 2019 | blessings, Church, Falling Away, family, Jesus, Joy, Love, Worship
From the Preacher’s Pen… Is it over? Or is it just beginning? Do you remember the saying: “Today is the first day of the rest of your life!”? Yesterday will never be ours again and tomorrow will always be beyond our grasp, but today we can control who we are and how...
by casagrandechurchofchristblogs | Sep 28, 2018 | Church, Heaven, Joy, Peace, Worship
Some shuffle, some lean on walkers, some are pushed in wheelchairs. Arthritis-laden legs bend, backs strain, and with the aid of shaking hands, they sink down now into their chairs. Racing heartbeats ease to a slower pace. After a little rest,...
