Coyote kill!

Check out the picture of Chandler and the coyote I shot last night after I didn't have any success deer hunting. He loves giving the thumbs-up sign!

I caved and bought a Big Hardee!

I know by now many of you have seen the commercial comparing the Big Hardee and the Big Mac. More meat and less bun is one of their catchy lines to contrast these two burgers. Is it fair to say that advertisers know how to get our attention with television commercials? Curiosity got the best of me one day, and I proceeded to buy the Big Hardee combo. No, I could not resist the picture of that big, juicy burger plopping down and dripping cheese and that special sauce.

Not only do advertisers know what we like, but Satan knows what is appealing to us. From the beginning of temptation until now, he still tempts us with his same arsenal: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life. Check out my sermon link "We Can Overcome Temptation" to hear a fuller discussion on this matter. It may just help you be more aware of the source of your enticement!

Such Were Some of You

The recent sermon addition centers around the changed lifestyles of the Corinthian Christians in 1 Cor. 6:9-11. Paul made it clear that they had changed; they were no longer living those types of lifestyles. I made three observations about their remarkable changes: sinful lifestyles keep us from God; repentance brings us to God; obedience joins us with God. For all of you Rocky fans, there's even a quote from Rocky IV in my sermon!

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

I'm sorry it took so long, but I just added the sermon from Sunday night. In "Am I My Brother's Keeper" I evaluated the story of Cain and Abel to make some modern day applications in the church. I hope you'll listen to what was presented, and as usual I would appreciate any feedback. Hopefully this can help with some of the attitudes that are prevalent even in the church concerning things in our lives, and what responsibility we have toward each other.