Matthew 9:35-38 is a short but powerful passage. It summarizes the first 9 chapters of Matthew and gives a sneak peak into how Jesus’ ministry would continue even past his death and resurrection. Our mission as believers is also contained in this passage. We are continue Jesus’ work of preaching the good news of the…
Are You Blind or Something?
Josh Meares talks about healing and how Jesus wants to heal us of our own blindness. Enjoy http://media.blubrry.com/aarongiesler/p/www.website.com/path/to/media.mp3/aarongiesler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/120122_0020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
The Cost of Following Jesus – Audio
Jesus says some tough things concerning discipleship. It is not an easy thing, but it is always worth it. http://media.blubrry.com/aarongiesler/p/www.website.com/path/to/media.mp3/aarongiesler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/111204_0016.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
How to REALLY know God’s Plan – Thoughts on Sovereignty (part 3)
In my last post I said that we are not given the details about God’s plan and faith is more important than knowing every detail. Well, I wasn’t being 100% honest. A few people, very few, do actually get some God-ordained details about God’s will/plan. The problem is that many people claim they get this…
Thoughts on Sovereignty (part 2)
I sit here this morning thinking about what I said in my last post. I desperately want to know what God’s will is. I believe I need the details of my life and those I care about. I wouldn’t say I believe that. Unfortunately, that is how I act, so I guess I do believe that.…
Pursuing Relationships with Your Kids! (Part 1 of 2)
I have done quite a bit of reading lately. It’s not the usual books with big picture and cardboard pages. [Note to self: Hippos Go Berserk is getting worn out, buy new one soon] No, I’ve been reading big boy books and blogs. My latest read is called Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And…
Parenting Tips from Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is not what you would call a “feel good” book in the Bible. At best it is a “feel bad but understand God is in control” book. The writer of Ecclesiastes is excellent at looking at the world and making poignant observations. The problem is that his observations do not read like a manuscript…
Why do parents let girls dress like that?
Jennifer Moses of the Wall Street Journal wrote an article trying to answer the question: “Why Do We Let Them Dress Like That?” From preteens attending dress-up parties to teens attending prom Moses asks “Why do so many of us not only permit our teenage daughters to dress like this—like prostitutes, if we’re being honest…
Can I trust the Bible? [Question 4]
Can I trust the Bible? That is a question people have been asking quite a bit since the Enlightenment. How do I know what I’m reading is what was written such a long time ago? How can I trust what is written is true? The second question is fairly simple, FAITH! No amount of persuasion…
Relationships in View of Hosea
When we look at the marriage relationship we can see that God gives us a great model. He shows us what a faithful spouse is like by His relationship with his people. The book of Hosea provides an ultimate model. Hosea is about Hosea’s marriage to an unfaithful wife, Gomer, and how it parallels Israel’s…