My buddy Derek Maffett wrote and performed this poem entitled Joy. We have been looking through some history, culture and scripture regarding the Nativity and birth of Jesus the Christ during this series. I wonder if you truly understand what Christmas really means. And no, by now, we surely know that it’s not about Santa Claus or presents. But what does a newborn baby … Continue reading The Recklessness of Christmas
It’s not usually a text we discuss during the advent/Christmas season, but let’s look at Genesis 1. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the surface of the watery deep, but the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water. God said, “Let there be light.” And … Continue reading The Miracle of Christmas
It is inescapable during the advent/Christmas season to think about Jesus being born a little baby and being laid in a manger. But for a moment I’d like to zoom out and discuss the broader subject of Jesus. He was prophesied to come, be born to a virgin, in Bethlehem, etc. He is the incarnation, or the putting into flesh the existence of God. He … Continue reading Born to Live, Born to Die, Born to Save
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they … Continue reading Stand for Something or Fall for Anything
Matthew 24:3-14 3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many … Continue reading In The End, Christ’s Love Will Win Out
To listen to the previous lesson in this series, click here: http://www.bradflack.com/2017/07/29/origins-of-discipleship-matthew/ Please click on the link to the slideshow, then click on the audio to listen along. This presentation is meant to discuss the practical application of discipleship in your life. *Note- the pauses in audio are me wrestling with the clicker to advance the slide. Also, audio gets softer as I walk to … Continue reading Origins of Discipleship- Now its Your Turn
While not required, I’d suggest you go back and start at the beginning of this blog series if you haven’t already read the previous posts. Click here: https://bradflack.com/2017/07/11/real-life-christians-1/ God made a covenant with the nation of Israel, the lineage of Abraham, and the chosen ethnic group in with which he desired that all the world would know who He was. He also saw that the nation … Continue reading Real Life Christians 8- God’s Covenant with Mankind
Be sure to sign up for new blog posts via email! “His word brings reality into being, as at creation when “Let there be” resulted in “And it was”. When Jesus spoke two words to a dead man rotting in a tomb, “Come forth”, the man did!” There is a mysterious and mighty power in the spoken word. When we are called to spread … Continue reading Speak Truth
Be sure to sign up for new blog posts via email! Interruptions to our personal schedule, to discuss God with, and love on, someone in need, are not interruptions at all but divine appointments to which we must not be late. God is always on time. May we be so blessed to be called into a time for such a purpose. Our calling is … Continue reading We’re on God’s Schedule Now
Be sure to sign up for new blog posts via email! While having a special daddy and son lunch one day with my oldest, Bennett, we were eating some Tex-Mex. He grabbed the salt and began to sprinkle salt on the tortilla chips. It dawned on me, this is a great opportunity to share with him a biblical truth about Christianity. Jesus talks about … Continue reading Salty Life
