I am rarely satisfied with “ordinary.” I consider this a gift from God. I could care less about fame and wealth. But God has not created me to be ordinary. I found a renewed inspiration this weekend from an extraordinary place- a book. I read books, but it is not my nature to curl upContinue reading “Are You in Sync with God? – a book review”
Author Archives: Jeremy Amick
A ? that Begs Your Answer.
We may argue about church stuff. We can disagree about methods and practice. But we must be clear on one thing. Jesus came to this earth on a rescue mission: “to seek and save the lost.” (Jesus, Luke 19:10) Of all the great debates within Christ’s Church, none is more important and divisive that the question, “HowContinue reading “A ? that Begs Your Answer.”
attn Christians: 9 Quick Questions and One Big Proposal
1. Do we show love to others that surpasses that of non-Christians? 2. Do we display a joyfulness greater than Jews who have faced a life of persecution? 3. Can people see a consuming peace that prevails in our lives greater than our Buddhist neighbors? 4. Are we more patient than Jehovah’s Witnesses who continues to goContinue reading “attn Christians: 9 Quick Questions and One Big Proposal”
The Gospel’s Secret Agent
Something critically important is missing in most evangelistic efforts of churches and individual Christians. Many pastors want to point at the problems of apathy, busyness, or laziness. Yet the real problem lies within the core of the Church. For the most part, we have shut out the third person of the Trinity from our GospelContinue reading “The Gospel’s Secret Agent”
The Cause of a Crumbling Life (Lesson #58 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:26-27 (HCSB) But everyone who hears these words of Mine and doesn’t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. And its collapse was great! Today’s Question: What areContinue reading “The Cause of a Crumbling Life (Lesson #58 Summer School with Jesus)”
A House that Can Withstand a Storm (Lesson #57 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:24-25 (HCSB) Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. Today’s Question: WhatContinue reading “A House that Can Withstand a Storm (Lesson #57 Summer School with Jesus)”
Salvation Is About Who You Know (Lesson #56 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:22- 23 (HCSB) On that day many will say to Me, “Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in Your name, drive out demons in Your name, and do many miracles in Your name?” Then I will announce to them, “I never knew you! Depart from Me, you lawbreakers!” Today’s Question: How deeply doContinue reading “Salvation Is About Who You Know (Lesson #56 Summer School with Jesus)”
A Frightening Bible Verse- For Many (Lesson #55 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:21 (HCSB) Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father in heaven. Today’s Question: What is the scariest verse in the Bible? Today’s Commentary: This verse should cause every church-goer to shudder. It should stop usContinue reading “A Frightening Bible Verse- For Many (Lesson #55 Summer School with Jesus)”
False Teachers: Upon Further Review… (Lesson #54 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:16-20 (HCSB) You’ll recognize them by their fruit. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles? In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit; neither can a bad tree produce good fruit. Every tree that doesn’t produce good fruitContinue reading “False Teachers: Upon Further Review… (Lesson #54 Summer School with Jesus)”
When Wolves Get Into the Church (Lesson #53 Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:15 (HCSB) Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. Today’s Question: How do you know if someone in the church fellowship is a false teacher? Today’s Commentary: According to the US Secret Service website, there are five visual cues that one could use to identify counterfeitContinue reading “When Wolves Get Into the Church (Lesson #53 Summer School with Jesus)”
Shepherding Well 