Author Archives: bjrutledge
YOUR STORY and ONE VERSE
I shared about the power of your story on Sunday (from John 4), and told you I’d give you a framework you can use to write out your story to help you share it quickly (or over an extended conversation) … Continue reading
SCIENCE & THE BIBLE
Pastor Chris did a great job today (Sunday – Feb 23) talking about the tension that’s prevalent in culture related to science and the Bible. Here are some of the resources he mentioned that may help you as you deal … Continue reading
FLUSHING – FORGIVENESS
Dr. Ed Laymance is both a friend and my personal counselor. He is the founder and director of Impact Counseling & Guidance Center in Arlington, Texas, and is a friend of our church. He wrote this article called “FLUSHING” and … Continue reading
2020 Vision for 2020
I realize this may seem corny to some of you, but I hope you don’t miss the significance of this simple idea. In Acts 20:20 (NET) Paul said: You know that I did not hold back from proclaiming to you … Continue reading
PEACE
If you’re already a follower of Jesus, here’s the help I promised you on Sunday. Establishing PEACE w/ God doesn’t mean your life will be free from conflict. Jesus said in this world you’ll have problems, but He will help … Continue reading
Judge Like This And Be Judged Like This
Reading Matthew 7 recently, I couldn’t get past verses 1-5. I spent some time reflecting on these strong words from Jesus about our attitudes toward others. When we judge someone and condemn them because they don’t do things like we … Continue reading
ANXIOUS – Peace of Mind Verse 26
During our series ANXIOUS, I’ll include a passage in this blog every day or so that’s helped me during a time of Anxiety or when I’m troubled. Worship/Praise music/songs help me along with reflecting upon and praying through the truth … Continue reading
ANXIOUS – Peace of Mind Verse 25
During our series ANXIOUS, I’ll include a passage in this blog every day or so that’s helped me during a time of Anxiety or when I’m troubled. Worship/Praise music/songs help me along with reflecting upon and praying through the truth … Continue reading
ANXIOUS – Peace of Mind Verse 24
During our series ANXIOUS, I’ll include a passage in this blog every day or so that’s helped me during a time of Anxiety or when I’m troubled. Worship/Praise music/songs help me along with reflecting upon and praying through the truth … Continue reading
ANXIOUS – Peace of Mind Verse 23
During our series ANXIOUS, I’ll include a passage in this blog every day or so that’s helped me during a time of Anxiety or when I’m troubled. Worship/Praise music/songs help me along with reflecting upon and praying through the truth … Continue reading