So last week was a big week here at MRC, and I have to tell you it was a tough week for me to communicate for a couple different reasons. First, in my opinion, outside of the Good News of the Gospel I don’t believe there is anything more important for us to understand and engage into than Spiritual Warfare. So I can get a little excited over this topic. I pray all week long for our spiritual . . . Read More »
The Last Thing Your Enemy Would Ever Want You To Know
So we have started a new series where we are talking about Spiritual Warfare. It is always so interesting to me how we can react to discussions on this topic…first and foremost outside of you understanding the Gospel for what it is, I’m not sure there is something more important to understand, and engage into, because whether you want to get into it or not, you are in a Spiritual Battle. You don’t get to not play, just . . . Read More »
Eat Your Vegetables
Last week we opened the spiritual warfare series and talked about our temptation to ignore God and muscle through our day on our own strength. We said that is very naïve because we live in a spiritual battle. Be strong with the Lord’s mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. 12 For we are not fighting against people made . . . Read More »
Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight
A couple of years ago, I did an organized road bike ride to Gettysburg and back with my friends. When we got back in Dillsburg, we picked up our t-shirts and headed home. I rode my bike home and a friend of mine was in his car. As I rode through the Dillsburg Square, the t-shirt in my hand got caught in the front brakes. My bike locked up and the next thing I remember, I was flat . . . Read More »