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“People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (I Samuel 16:7) On Coast Guard ships, junior crew members sometimes have to help in the kitchen. One young sailor, known for being clumsy, was always dropping … Continue reading →

Why do you worship God? “After being an employee at a 24/7 restaurant, Chick-fil-A’s founder, Truett Cathy, was all too familiar with working long and frequent hours. So when he debuted the first Chick-Fil-A location in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946, … Continue reading →

The famed golfer Tiger Woods, while attaining greatness on the golf course, has led a life off the course that has been a series of self-inflicted tragedies. He was asked this year if he had any close friends.  He replied, … Continue reading →

We will limit our discussion here to just Genesis 3:7… Satan promised their eyes would be open and Moses says, “the eyes of them both were opened.” But what was all the other good that Satan promised? That they would … Continue reading →

Both in the Greek and English there are two words that are very similar in meaning – “jealousy” and “envy.” Here is a good explanation of the differences in the two words. “While often used interchangeably, envy’ refers to wanting … Continue reading →

Luke 6:12 As we meditate on prayer, one of the most cherished blessings that we as Christians have, I hope I can encourage you to love God even more and I hope you will express that love in a more … Continue reading →

During 2020 (Covid year), one of the men here at Swartz Creek and I had some mock debates which we posted on the church’s Facebook page. We started with each point of Calvin’s Tulip. Calvin and his followers believe that … Continue reading →

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) Carl was driving home when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner in his neighborhood. … Continue reading →

“Let my people go, so that they may worship me.” – (Exodus 8:1) A visiting minister was very long-winded. To make matter worse, every time he would make a good point during his sermon, a member of the congregation responded … Continue reading →

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) A husband and wife got into a petty argument. As was their nature, neither of them would admit the possibility that they … Continue reading →