“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” – John 12:24 As a fairly new gardener, I am excited to learn new things about God’s creation along with my boys. Instead of focusing on theContinue reading “How is Christ living in you?”
Category Archives: Reflections
How are you dying?
“How are you doing?” “How was your week?” “What were you up to this week?” These are all common questions that we ask when we see people. They are all basically asking “How are you LIVING?” This week, my wife asked me a very good question. I didn’t give much of an answer at theContinue reading “How are you dying?”
Rhyming Sermon Notes: 2022 August
The following are my rhyming sermon notes from the month of August 2022 (scroll down just a bit). Our family has been using these as part of our weekly sermon review after church, and it has been a fun blessing. A few weeks ago, Pastor Dean asked me what I think is an excellent question,Continue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: 2022 August”
Rhyming Notes from Family Camp 2022
A few weeks ago we joined a Christian homeschool conference camp. What a blessing! Our family was talking with the camp manager, who didn’t know the details about the group renting the space, and he asked if it was a family reunion. Even though we had just met everyone a few days before, my initialContinue reading “Rhyming Notes from Family Camp 2022”
Rhyming Sermon Notes: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 & 1 Peter 3:18-22
This month I tried taking notes during sermons, Sunday School, etc. as rhymes. I wasn’t sure how it would go. I found it to be a wonderful way to push me to pay close attention and process the text, as well as a fun review with my family. With requiring full attention and thought forContinue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 & 1 Peter 3:18-22”
Rhyming Sermon Notes: Psalm 125
Grace Church of North Olmsted – Wednesday, 2022-07-27Phillip AmosPsalm 125 (Series: Psalms) Relying exclusively on our powerful Lord,stable, unchanging forever adored. Jerusalem, an ancient fortress on high,set firm on the mountain may your springs not run dry. The walls all defended by lame and by blind,but David did conquer, the people did bind. In theContinue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: Psalm 125”
Rhyming Sermon Notes: Philippians 1:9-11
In a previous post, I introduced that I am going to try to take sermon notes as a rhyme. Here are my Sunday School notes from my first week. Actually, these are my first rhyming notes, since Sunday School is before the main service, even though I posted my notes for main service first. GraceContinue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: Philippians 1:9-11”
Rhyming Sermon Notes: Philippians 4:10-20
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 A few days ago we were at a missions conference at Grace Church in Middleburg Heights. At the end of the evening, the leader gave a summary in the form of a rhyme he had written that included manyContinue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: Philippians 4:10-20”
Freedom, Communication & Walkie Talkies
Main topics in this post: Getting out into nature is a natural way for children (and adults) to exercise, learn and have fun. It is also a great chance for relationship building, times to walk and talk with each other and times to be quiet and away from distractions to have time with God. WhileContinue reading “Freedom, Communication & Walkie Talkies”
Highlights of Psalm 37 in light of today’s world
Have you noticed that the world seems to be changing at an increasing speed, where wrong is proudly celebrated as right, right is violently opposed, systems and powers are roaring for control while at the same time shaking and breaking? Does all of this cause you to worry? Today is July 7th. In keeping withContinue reading “Highlights of Psalm 37 in light of today’s world”
3rd Culture Living 