Origins 06: Sin | Death The Saddest Chapter in The Bible As parents, we do not intentionally teach our children to do wrong, we instruct them to do what is right. Why? Because they will naturally do what is wrong. It is in their nature to err, to rebel. They Read more…
Origins 07 – Salvation Hope from Despair Genesis 3 is the most tragic chapter in the Bible’s story. But, at this moment of catastrophe, we see something of God’s surprises. He offers hope. He tells us that someone will come into the world to save people from sin and to Read more…
Origins 08: Violence | Industry | Music Human Progress Genesis four is an incredibly interesting chapter. In it is the infamous account of Cain murdering his brother Abel. We read of Go’d’s active role and incredible mercy toward evil. Second, we then read of Cain’s descendants, some cities they built, Read more…
Origins 09: The Sons of God … slept with the daughters of men Genesis five is a genealogy. It traces a family tree from Adam to Noah. It traces the line of Seth in particular. There are only two family lines traced from Adam. We read Cain’s last week and Read more…
Questions & Answers I like question and answer evenings. Let me reassure you, I do not think that I know everything. But, all of us appreciate having a format that allows for open questions. Here are a few hints that will make the evening work smoothly. Facebook Don’t miss this Read more…
Paul’s Team:Now Recruiting (Colossians 1:1) Always Work Available Recently, we have learned that some industries will always be in business: food suppliers, since people need to eat – doctors and hospitals, since people will always fall ill or have accidents – Christian ministry, since there are many lost in sin Read more…
You Are A Saint (Colossians 1:2) FILL IN THE BLANK You are a saint. Fill in the blank. Saint _____________________________ (your name). I am able to say, “Saint Richard Bustraan.” For some people this sounds audacious. It sounds as though you are placing yourself on a pedestal alongside other people Read more…
Always Thanking! (Colossians 1:3-14) Why We Thank The Lord One of the most beneficial habits I have developed is thanking the Lord. Like you, I grumble. I complain. When life takes unexpected and undesirable turns, my first response is to whine. When I thank first and thank always, it benefits Read more…
Always Praying! (Colossians 1:3-14) 7 PRAYERS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE I need a new job. Can you pray? My wife nags at me. Can you pray? I am afraid of my husband. Can you pray? My friend has been arrested. Can you pray? My aunt has cancer. Can you pray? Read more…
Imaginary Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20) WHO IS JESUS? Who is Jesus? Is he a reincarnation of Krishna or Vishnu? Is he a prophet? Is he a Bodhisattva? Was he a teacher of morals? Is he Satan’s brother? Is he Michael the Arch Angel? Is he someone who only exists in my mind, Read more…