Finding God Where You Least Expect Him by Ryan Couch
“If you seek God outside of Christ all you will find is the devil.” — Luther
Only Good News
Do you feel guilty? What about ashamed and down? I’ve got some good news from Romans 8:31-39 for you. It’s all good news…and only good news.
Brain Theatre
I can’t get out of Guilt’s grip. I can’t stop the voices. There’s only one way out.
Steve’s Devotional - How to Believe
If you are a skeptic or have ever been one, then, chances are, you have had the experience of going to a Christian, asking about his or her faith, only to receive a “You just believe, that’s all” in response. I don’t know about you, but I remember feeling frustrated by that. I already know the problem. What I need is a solution.
Not Floating Alone - Levi the Poet
Words are powerful. They can hurt and heal. And some of the most healing words are those that artfully express the deepest hurts. We feel the pain of another, know that we are not alone, and find comfort in that communion. Join Levi Macallister on SBE as he talks about faith, mental illness, and putting it all into poetry.
Grace Encounter 2017 - Jesus & Barabbas - Jerry Q. Parries
Barabbas was a notorious criminal. The Gospel of Luke tells us he was an insurrectionist against Rome and a murderer who was sentenced to death. But against all odds, on the day Barabbas was supposed to be crucified, Pontius Pilate set him free…and sent an innocent man to the cross Barabbas deserved. Jesus took his place. Join Jerry Q. Parries at Grace Encounter 2017 as he points out that Barabbas’ story is our story.
The Peach Jolly Rancher
Do you remember your first Jolly Rancher? The candy that could make your day or break your teeth is one that I’ll never forget. It’s funny being 36 years old and a father of two that somehow lately memories that have been tucked away in the outskirts of my mind are being dislodged. Some are painful, some are beautiful, and some are just plain fun. This one’s fun.
The One Worth Finding Part 3 - The Lost Son
Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is one of his most famous stories. Many sermons use it to implore the lost to come home to our forgiving Father. But remember, there are two sons in the story. The older brother never left the Father’s house…and he was a pretty uptight guy. Watch this message from Zach Van Dyke and you’ll see that Jesus is showing us how religious people can be lost without ever leaving home.
God Loves You…So Come Home
We all identify with the story of the prodigal son. It’s about repentance, sin and return. As Christians, it applies to us. We aren’t excused. We can’t separate ourselves from sin.