11.19.20 | Shepherding | by Eric Mullinax
Following Christ requires independent and courageous thinking and acting. The choice often leads us to go against the flow, to stand opposing, to resist the wisdom of the crowd.
Following Christ requires independent and courageous thinking and acting. The choice often leads us to go against the flow, to stand opposing, to resist the wisdom of the crowd.
Such a reading of the world’s creation and thoughts of the Master gardener tending to me, stirred a response similar to David’s … “when I survey this vast world, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars and all that you have established...
The vast and daunting world of words is met with this thought. God is still the Giver of words and wisdom.
Perhaps this practice of secrecy is why Jesus urged many who he healed not to reveal his identity. Perhaps this practice of secrecy is why Jesus avoided the crowds and would often go off to lonely places to pray.
The importance of remembering is a theme carried throughout all of Scripture. It is not about static facts or rules or figures, but the mystery of a place, the significance of a person, the marking of lives.
"...initial words of Scripture boldly proclaim we are not lost and wandering in a cosmic circle of time and chance, isolated from any meaning. There is One Who stood at the foundation of the world, Who with wisdom, majesty, power, and...
In that lush, tropical southeast Asian valley …yet, a valley of dry bones…God had breathed men to life.
The influence of subconscious association is powerful, for what comes automatically, comes without much thought...
Greetings from Pastor Eric & Boo Mullinax
A word of greeting from Pastor Eric & Boo Mullinax to the church body.
There is something both sad and ironic about intentionally creating physical separation between those in our communities. We still have other ways to connect…calls, cards, FaceTime, texts, emails, Skype, etc. However, for the...