Passion Week Readings and Devotionals
In lieu of a blog post this week, I want to provide a guide for walking toward Easter Sunday. Spend time each day in Scripture and prayer as the moment […]
Category: A word from the (Pastor) Wise
The unheard sermon from Pastor Chris Wise
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“Only God Can Judge Me.” — “False, I have already judged you.”
Whether it’s a poorly done tattoo, rap song, or finale to a lame argument, saying: “Only God Can Judge Me” is a falsehood. Literally EVERYONE can judge you………and probably already […]
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The Friends We Make Along the Way.
I had an interesting thought a few years back when considering why someone would stick in a dying church. Why? Why stay? Why fight so hard when the ship has […]
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Unapologetic.
Without regret. Not even giving one THOUGHT to regret. How many moments do we look back upon with doubt about our choice of action? How many moments have passed us […]
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Store in a Cool, Dry Place.
It’s fascinating just how much we can hide. Wait, let me rephrase that… It’s amazing how much we think we can hide. I’ve never hidden money under a mattress, but […]
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I did it all for the Mansion.
How many things have we done in our lives only because we’ve been promised a reward? Many things….. So many things. As a parent, there are times we only make it […]
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No Exceptions
“I don’t speed unless I’m in a big hurry.” “I always tell the truth…..unless it doesn’t hurt someone.” “I don’t take shortcuts and skimp on work….unless the boss is not […]
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The Company We Keep…
In Matthew 5 Jesus includes two thoughts that bookend the chapter. When connected, there is a truth presented that remains very relevant to modern Christians: Who’s company will we strive […]
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Looking Good! (No eye patches allowed)
Hello again reader! Yesterday’s sermon (2/10/19) had us looking at Matthew 5: 27 – 30. (You should read that now). In this pericope (portion of Scripture), Jesus applies the pressure on […]
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Pharisees Anonymous
Hi. I’m Chris. And I’m a recovering Pharisee. Everything we carry with us into the Sermon on the Mount (which precludes much of the angst between Jesus and the Pharisees) […]