Sunday we started a new sermon series that is going to challenge us to live missional lives. I challenged every member of Union View to commit to two things for the next 5 weeks. First, extravagantly show the love of Christ to someone (outside your family) at least once a week for the next five…(Read More)
so jonathan challenged us this past sunday with the idea that whenever you’ve been humbled or had sin revealed in your life it’s a big-time indicator that you’ve just stepped into God’s classroom. well, apparently God’s enrolled me full-time this semester because i have had a few very…(Read More)
Well, here we are…the last post in our series “Living the Gospel at the Beach and Pool.” My purpose in this last post is to tackle two matters that are rarely addressed: 1) women & lust and 2) men & modesty. Basically, these issues are reversals of the two major topics that we have…(Read More)
Last week I ended with a challenge for men to examine their hearts in regard to their love for Christ, hatred of sin, and desire to gain victory over lust. This week I will offer a few practical suggestions which have helped me as I fight against the temptation to lust at the beach/pool…(Read More)
This past Sunday I preached a sermon on affections. My main goal was to communicate how believers can get off the roller-coaster ride of affections and keep a passion for and delight in Christ that runs through our emotions, desires, and will. In my own pursuit of thriving delight I have found my emotions…(Read More)
Men love war movies! If you don’t believe me, just mention Braveheart around a group of men and watch them start drooling. For some, it’s the raw carnage which makes these movies so great; for some, it’s the hero who confidently leads his army into battle; and for others, it’s simply…(Read More)