by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) Have you ever stopped to consider the amazing list of architectural terms used in scripture? Today I want to talk about building on the foundation of Christ the “Chief Cornerstone.” We, …
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Fruit Of The Spirit: Self-Control
by Kevin Burton Self-control is the final Gift of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. It is potentially the most confusing. This is the ninth and final part of our series. Self-control is an easy enough concept, but the self part could throw us off. The power is not in self. It …
Fruit Of The Spirit: Biblical Gentleness
by Kevin Burton One of the most unfortunate rhymes is meek rhyming with weak. Those two words are much closer to opposites than to synonyms. This is the eighth in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. We’re looking at those characteristics that will become more evident in a …
The Bible Is What’s Happening Now
by Kevin Burton The late comedian Flip Wilson had an ongoing gag featuring a hip, fast-talking preacher who strayed for comedic effect, far from a right interpretation of the Bible. His Flip Wilson Show aired Thursday nights on NBC from 1970 to 1974. The recurring preacher segment came from what he called “The …
Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness
by Kevin Burton One who is faithful is “steadfast in affection or allegiance” and “firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty.” Those are the first two definitions given by Merriam-Webster. Mine is “consistently reliable.” God is all these things and more. A Christian yielded to the Holy Spirit will …
Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness And Godliness
by Kevin Burton The English word “good” is not derived from the word “god” etymologists tell us. But for the sake of defining reality, keep those two words linked. That which comes from God, or submits and conforms to the word of God is good. All else is not. That’s the message of …
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The Good Shepherd, Present In The Valleys
by Kevin Burton Christian friend, have you had a visit from the evening wolf? As light slips into to darkness on a particularly frustrating day, there is an enemy, sensing the time is right to pounce on you in your state of agitation. This is the evening wolf. I got this concept …
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God Works Beyond Our Limitations
by Kevin Burton The book of Mark records perhaps the most eloquent prayer in all the Bible. At least it’s the one I can relate to best. It’s a prayer that speaks to faith, the limits of human faith and the power and sufficiency of the Lord Jesus. Parents, what would you …
More To Biblical Kindness Than Being Nice
by Kevin Burton When a person works out, exercising and lifting weights, you will see the evidence of that work in the form of muscle development. The characteristics of a life yielded to Christ are also evident. The Apostle Paul calls it the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22.23. We’ve been talking …
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