Jesus is taking prayer requests. He’d like to pray for you. May he? For John, this was one of the most poignant images of… Read More »Jesus is Taking Prayer Requests (30 Days of Mostly Silence-Day 20)
When I was eighteen I moved from the country to the city. I left my mountain hometown of Cloudcroft, NM. About 600 people lived there. And I began college in the desert city of Las Cruces, NM. About 60,000 people lived there. I left a village with 3 restaurants, one high school, and a 90% white population. I entered a city with 300 restaurants, multiple high schools, and a diverse population. To put this into perspective, my hometown would basically fit on the main campus of my college (shaded area).Read More »No Reservations Required: A Tale of Two Cities (Matt. 8/ Is. 24-25) April 28, 2013 – Sunday Morning Message
Lord, you quicken me when I’m on the verge of quitting. You send just the right person and I go from stumbling to strong. You… Read More »Prayer from Psalm 1: Renewed
This morning and next Sunday morning are part of a focus entitled “Christians and Same-Sex Attraction.” The sermons today by me and next Sunday by Eric will provide a Christian perspective on same-sex attraction and same-sex relationships. In addition, we’ll be hearing from Highland’s Dr. Allen Black—Professor of New Testament at Harding School of Theology—and Dr. Sally Gary—Director of Center Peace, a nonprofit that provides support for people who experience same-sex attraction. This Saturday Highland leaders are gathering with Allen and Sally for a session. Next Sunday Allen and Sally will offer an opt-in Sunday School session in the Life Center.Read More »Fault Lines: The Fault Line of Being Repressive Regarding Same-Sex Attraction (Rom. 1:16-32) Feb. 3, 2013 – Sunday Morning Message