This past weekend I concluded our summer series on the Kingdom of God. The lesson was based on the parable found in Luke 19:11ff concerning the ten minas. I concluded with describing three attitudes that people have concerning God and their resources. The first attitude is that of the consumer. The consumer says “what’s God’s…
Month: August 2009
Twelve Degrees of Humility
One of the books I have been reading devotionally through the summer of 2009 is Longing for God by Gayle D. Beebe and Richard J. Foster. The book reviews the seven paths of Christian devotion as exemplified by people from the past who have pioneered the work of spiritual formation. One of the helpful contributions…
The Blue Parakeet
I’ve been a fan of Scot McKnight for some time. He’s a solid New Testament scholar who is bringing some fresh air to some important biblical themes. His blogsite is one of about a half dozen that I routinely frequent. About the only problem I have with McKnight is his love for the Chicago Cubs….
2009 SBU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
08/27at Central Missouri Warrensburg, Mo.7:00 PM 09/03Northwest Missouri St.Bolivar, Mo.6:00 PM 09/12at HardingSearcy, Ark.6:00 PM 09/19at Southern Illinois Carbondale, Ill.6:00 PM 09/26Kentucky WesleyanBolivar, Mo.1:30 PM 10/03at Central OklahomaEdmond, Okla.2:00 PM 10/10Southern Nazarene (Homecoming)Bolivar, Mo.2:00 PM 10/17Northeastern State (Okla)Bolivar, Mo.1:30 PM 10/24at Ouachita BaptistArkadelphia, Ark.1:30 PM 10/31at St. Joseph’s (Ind) Rensselaer, Ind.12:00 PM 11/07Missouri S&TBolivar, Mo.1:00…
Hidden Treasure
We are unapologetically fascinated by treasure. We attend movies such as The DaVinci Code, Angels and Demons, the National Treasure Movies, Indiana Jones Series and Pirates of the Caribbean that captivate our imaginations and foster a spirit of discovering treasure of incredible worth. From the archeologist to the modern day treasure hunter to the Saturday…
Taking Over
The twin parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven, found in Matthew 13:31-33, describe the nature of the Kingdom of God. What is the nature of the Kingdom? 1. The Nature of the Kingdom is UnassumingThe initial appearances of the kingdom seem small and insignificant, but result in something large and significant. The seed…
Does Anyone Want to Volunteer?
Last month Iowa Governor Chet Culver made an impressive announcement. He shared that the state of Iowa ranked 5th in the nation for volunteerism. In 2008, some 886,000 people volunteered to serve their communities through civic organizations, churches, clubs, and organizations. In addition, the city of Des Moines ranked 10th in the nation among United…
The Adel Sweet Corn Festival
This past weekend my family enjoyed the 30th anniversary of the Adel Sweet Corn Festival in Adel, IA. Adel, the Dallas County Seat, hosts the annual celebration at the town square. The county courthouse was surrounded by vendors from near and far. The streets were filled with people of all ages. There was laughter as…
The Wheat and the Weeds
Anyone who has observed lawns and landscaping is well aware of the ongoing turf battle with weeds. When we moved to Arkansas, we bought a house that had been unoccupied for two years. In a cost cutting move, the builder chose to lay sod around the structure of the house and to seed the rest…