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

Proverbs 12:16 I cannot think of a single person who likes to be insulted. No one likes to hear that they have done something wrong or that someone does not like them or something that they did. All people like to try and defend their actions. The unfortunate thing is that there is always going to be someone who just doesn’t like the way you do things. People are also sinners, meaning that they ca...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 In 1976 one of the most iconic motivational movies of all time came onto the scene. Rocky is a well-known story of struggle and determination that shows the potential of an underdog on the rise and with arguably the most recognizable movie theme song. The first sixteen bars of “Gonna Fly Now” are probably playing in your head right now. The infamous training montage has the p...  Read More