by ray | Jun 14, 2009 | Church, Topical Studies
IntroductionI am not an authority on the church by any stretch. We all have our preferences, and hence, we have our blind sports. I believe I have blind spots, too, but I think I have a bit of a unique perspective because I have been part of and now serving at the...
by ray | Apr 7, 2009 | Easter, Reflections, Topical Studies
We had a discussion yesterday about the meaning of Easter. Most people think of Easter in terms of our sin and Jesus’ passion, how Christ suffered on the cross to cleanse us from our sins. In my experience, cultivating a penitent heart has always been my focal...
by ray | Jan 27, 2009 | Knowing God's Will, Topical Studies
One reason that God is distant is a problem with our priorities. Our approach to Christian life is that we want to fit God into our lives. He is more like an accessory. I meet young people pursuing their careers. They pursue the best grad schools and the highest...
by ray | Jan 21, 2009 | God is Distant, Topical Studies
Why is God distant? 1) Problem with priorities / our value systemWe invest time in what we care about. We takes notes for class. We join study groups. We spend outside time to learn our trade so that we can advance our careers. But somehow when...
by ray | Jul 22, 2008 | Missions, Topical Studies
Hola los ninos, muchachas, y hombres. Me llamo Ramon. Que pasa. Como estas? Estas Bien o Malo? Bien. Muy excellente. Estudie el espanol por cinco anos pero olvide todo. I am very happy to be here to share about the love of God. How did you like the skit? Did you like...
