1 Corinthians 10:14-22 God gave us the gift of choice, which means we have free will. Isn’t it great that we have the power to make real choices which allow us to shape our lives, make meaningful decisions, and truly love rather than act like robots? I will be the first to admit that I’ve not always made wise choices, and the consequences and a cascade of negative events soon followed. In 1 Corint...  Read More

1 Corinthians 10:11-13 In the 80’s there was this weird band called “DEVO”, they wore strange upside-down flowerpot looking hats. They wrote a song called Freedom of choice. The song is musically terrible; this is coming from a guy that has no musical talent. It’s so bad, I’m beginning to wonder if I couldn’t have been a rock star in the 80’s. There are a couple lines from the song that relate to ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 10:6-10 Growing up in a large family (I am the youngest of 6) we had plenty of life experiences to share. By watching each other do things, we were able to learn from each other. Whether it be how not to do something or using another’s trial run to accomplish a goal before them. Long story short, we took what we saw or heard and used it. The same thing is being taught here in chapter...  Read More

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 When I was a kid, I attended a Christian school. My parents decided that this was the best option for my education. Quick disclaimer: The educational choice of Christian school, public school, or home school is completely the choice of the parents. I am not advocating for any one educational choice. What I am advocating for is living with gratitude.My point of bringing up the ...  Read More

Week 9Main Point and Overview:    The Apostle Paul used himself as an example of disciplined maturity in chapter 9; now, he uses Israel as an example of spiritual immaturity to avoid. In fact, he wanted the Corinthians to see Israel as a warning, an example to them of what NOT TO DO! How many times have we repeated the same sinful mistakes of people from the past? In “real time,” we vowed never to...  Read More

2 Timothy 2:23-26 My favorite nickname that is floating around our culture is “keyboard warriors.” I don’t doubt that real life faith-based arguments happen in person. But nowadays, a majority of them happen online. People bicker back and forth in Facebook comment sections about hot topics in the church; creation, science, homosexuality, alcoholism, divorce, sexual immorality, legalism, tithing - ...  Read More