Promise of Inheritance

Galatians 3:15-18 15 Brothers and sisters, I’ll use an example from human experience. No one ignores or makes additions to a validated will. 16 The promises were made to Abraham and to his descendant. It doesn’t say, “and to the descendants,” as if referring to many rather than just one. It says, “and to your descendant,” who isContinue reading “Promise of Inheritance”

Live Different

Galatians 3:10-14 10 All those who rely on the works of the Law are under a curse, because it is written, Everyone is cursed who does not keep on doing all the things that have been written in the Law scroll. 11 But since no one is made righteous by the Law as far as God is concerned,Continue reading “Live Different”

Joined Together

Galatians 3:6-9 6 Understand that in the same way that Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness, 7 those who believe are the children of Abraham. 8 But when it saw ahead of time that God would make the Gentiles righteous on the basis of faith, scripture preached the gospel in advance to Abraham: All theContinue reading “Joined Together”

It Takes Time

Galatians 2:1 “Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, and I took Titus along also.” Today I feel we should pause at this verse. There is something about this verse I believe speaks to our lives today and how we want things to happen quickly. Here’s the basic timeline PaulContinue reading “It Takes Time”

Sinners, Outcasts & the Poor

Buda United Methodist Church Saturday Evening Worship 11/29/14 Live Stream link for message (Saturdays 6:00pm CST) http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ciZIUF3EndU Youth Director, Ryan Stratton delivers this message on SINNERS, OUTCASTS & THE POOR. How Jesus lived his life by welcoming the sinners, the outcast and the poor is the example he’s asking us to live by today. JesusContinue reading “Sinners, Outcasts & the Poor”

Giving Thanks

We have so many things to be thankful for. The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when we can slow our busy lives and simply give thanks and gratitude for all that we are blessed with. When I look at my life, I am so blessed and thankful to have the family and friends I amContinue reading “Giving Thanks”

Look Beyond What You See

“Look beyond what you see” is my favorite line from Lion King 1 1/2. The point being told to Timon is to not focus on the situation or the problem. If we allow ourselves to step back from what’s going on, we may be able to see the bigger picture; which may even allow aContinue reading “Look Beyond What You See”

Sabbath Rest

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus calls for those who are weary and burdened to come to him and he will give rest. Rest. Our culture says that on our days off we should fill them  with play and non-work activities. At the end of the weekend, it is no wonder we do not feel rested. WeContinue reading “Sabbath Rest”

Lord, I

How many of us have started our prayers with, “Lord, I…” and precede to tell God everything we want God to do for us? Last week, as I was praying, I noticed the prayer started with, “Lord, I…” Yes there were legitimate things I was praying about; but I asked myself, “how does this phraseContinue reading “Lord, I”

Our Real Gift

I’m not perfect. There, I said it. This may come as a shock to some, but not for most. I do not pretend to be perfect. When I think about my past, I can see and remember things I’ve done and said that can cause regrets. I bet there are many people, in fact IContinue reading “Our Real Gift”