by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) To pursue holiness, focus on the mind of Christ. As Paul writes: “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; …
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Welcome (Not Welcome!) To Kevin’s Ark
by Kevin Burton Our home Bible study has left Genesis for now and gone to Esther. But before we get too far from Noah and the ark, a few more stray thoughts. Or should I say “astray thoughts?” Thoughts that show I have gone astray, at least in the moment. I wrote …
The Wages Of Sin Include More Negatives
\by Kevin Burton You get wages for the work you do at your place of employment. But you get much more, right? You get benefits. During the recruiting/onboarding process some HR type will review with you an employee handbook and benefits package. These are the terms of employment. God gave one …
Consider The Source Of The Promise
by Kevin Burton This is the story of two songs, one title; two sources, one promise, namely, “the best.” And, within the setting of popular music, it’s also a mini grammar lesson about comparative and superlative adjectives. Chances are you have heard the one song, but not the other. The title of …
Christians Need A Zeal For Spiritual Children
by Kevin Burton The kid thing, the desire to have and raise children, is something I never, never got and don’t get. So when we look into a demand by Rachel, wife of Jacob, in Genesis chapter 30, for me it’s a study in polar opposites. “Give me children or else I …
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Have A Real Christmas My Friends
by Kevin Burton Christmas is real. Always has been. The Christmas they show you on the soft drink and credit card commercials, if that Christmas exists at all, it’s fleeting. Christmas is a day we Christians set aside to remember and give thanks for the birth of Jesus. Imagine, God loving us …
Christmas Tree Is A Loving Family History
by Kevin Burton By one measure it has been Christmas season for weeks now, but by another it hasn’t started yet. I used to say it isn’t Christmas season until I have broken one of the glass Christmas tree ornaments. At least twice before we were married, I came to Jeannette’s house to …
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Has The Grinch Stolen Your Christmas?
by Dr. Jeff Schreve (Guess blogger Dr. Jeff Schreve believes that no matter how badly you may have messed up in life, God still loves you and has a wonderful plan just for you.) “And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy …
God The Gift Giver, Jesus The Greatest Gift
by Kevin Burton Tis the season of gift giving and that makes you a gift giver. By now you’re way deep into it, I’m sure. Are you done with the shopping? Do you have some anxiety about the gifts you don’t have purchased yet? And what about the shipping? You still have some …
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Christmas Top 40: Up On The Housetop
by Kevin Burton We don’t have Santa images at my house. For us, Christmas is about Jesus. But there is one Christmas song I have always loved that doesn’t fit that mode. Hundreds of artists have recorded it. Possibly the most famous version was made by Gene Autry in 1953. It was …