WebMd says : A martyr complex is a recognized psychological pattern. It’s marked by self-sacrifice and service to others at your own expense. Identifying martyr traits and tendencies can prevent burnout and stress on your relationships It goes on to make the connection then to a Victim Complex and Victim mentality that doesn’t have to … Continue reading
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Surrender To The Glory
I saw this beautiful image today taken from Hubble Telescope and immediately my mind went to Psalm 19. Can you imagine the songs David writes today? The Technology he has access to I’m sure is wonderful and supercedes the use of a shepherds flute and lyre. But more than that, ages in the presence of … Continue reading
Walking With God
God Created All Things I know God loves the beauty of his creation. He loves a sunrise and sunset. He loves the way his stars are arranged. I’m sure he loves hearing the song of a whale singing in the ocean, a dolphin rising and falling on the surface of the waves. Oh, I’m sure … Continue reading
Therefore
I look back, yesterday gave us hope
I look forward, tomorrow promises will be fulfilled
Therefore, right now, we are LIVING in the “THEREFORE” – we call it today Continue reading
God Articulated
Words seem to define us – winner, loser, big, small, accepted, rejected, sinner, saint, but because Jesus is the First Word and He is the FINAL Word, Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End; it doesn’t matter what your current word is, it doesn’t have to define you if you surrender to Jesus. Continue reading
It’s Not the “What”, it’s the “THAT”
I got a text from a friend today. It’s not unusual for us to text each other with a thought or a question as we study the word, or think through the issues we face. The question today was, “Joshua 6 – Jericho, shouts and the walls came down. Scripture just says they shouted. Shouted … Continue reading
Later – John 13:36
There’s a word I don’t like, “Later” – Read John 13:36 – I/We usually want what we want, NOW. That’s why we have microwaves. We’d rather have it NOW, even if it is rubbery, and less flavorful, we want it NOW, not later. But that brings up some questions 1.Who is Saying – Later? If … Continue reading
Redemption – A Sermon
This is the manuscript for 11/1/20 READ John 19:15b-30 When Jesus received the sour wine, he said “it is finished.” Then bowing his head, he gave up his spirit. Can you see this moment of death for the Son of God, Son of Man? And here he is, dying, innocent. Is this just a tragic … Continue reading
Reprint: Election Message – Who To Vote For
I’ve published this before so let me give you the Highlights Psalm 20:7 Who To Vote For “Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote… that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.” – Samuel Adams … Continue reading
Making Everything New – A Sermon
I don’t often post my sermon manuscripts on here … but I thought some might be encouraged by these words Making Everything New Revelation 21:1-7 Everything Changes But Jesus does not change Oh, you look at the beauty of the world, mighty mountains, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, roaring rivers, serene streams, yet they all had … Continue reading
