Category Archives: Sunday Seed Thoughts

May 22, 2022 · 6:20 am

Looking in Four Directions

As Christians meet for worship today around the world, local churches will meet at different times. Culture and customs may impact the order, style and length of worship.

Some churches will meet in modern facilities with large crowds attending. Others will assemble in simple, nondescript buildings. Some may meet in rented storefronts. And others may gather in a small group in a family home.

Furthermore, I wonder how many different languages and dialects will lift their voices in praise and prayer to God today? Continue reading →

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May 15, 2022 · 6:18 am

Quotable Quotes: Honoring Jesus

Today we gather in our churches around the US and all over the world for one central reason and for one special focus. To remember Jesus.

On the eve of the His crucifixion, during the Passover feast, Jesus instituted a memorial, later called by Paul, “The Lord’s Supper.” When partaking of it, Jesus instructed, “This do in remembrance of Me.”

Today we assemble because of who Jesus is. Because of what He did. And because of our relationship to Him.

For today’s seed thought, consider these great quotes about Jesus. Continue reading →

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May 8, 2022 · 4:02 am

“Honor Unto Whom Honor”

Ascribing honor to those in special positions of power, influence, or responsibility is a principle found throughout the Bible.

In the Old Testament Kings, prophets, and priests were accorded honor for who they were, the office they occupied, and the service they rendered.

Israel was taught to honor God by their worship, their sacrifices, and even through the way they used the blessings He provided them.

Jesus came to earth honoring the heavenly Father through doing His will and finishing the work assigned to Him. Continue reading →

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April 24, 2022 · 4:24 am

5 Reasons To Serve Others

“Enter to Worship, Leave to Serve,” was a slogan that was popular for a period of time, appearing on church bulletins and posted on outdoor church signs. I once saw it displayed at the entrance of the building, so you could see it entering and leaving.

Today, as we join other Christians in worship, think about worship, not just an event. Or a religious rite. Or an end within itself. But as the motivation to take what you’ve learned, felt, and experienced to find expression in service.

Briefly consider 5 reasons why we ought to serve others. Continue reading →

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April 17, 2022 · 4:17 am

Every Sunday is Special

Some Sundays may seem more special than others to some people.

You may recall a Sunday on which you or someone you love was baptized into Christ. Or a Sunday with a new congregation. Or your last Sunday with a church, or a special person in your life. Or it may be a childhood memory of a certain Sunday that sticks in your mind.

The religious world has designed by human decree some Sundays are more special than others. Continue reading →

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April 10, 2022 · 4:10 am

You Are My God

Mike Cope calls it “One Holy Hunger.”

Martin DeHaan refers to it as a “radical reliance.”

Joe Beam speaks of it as “a craving.”

John Elderlridge entitles it a “sacred romance.” Continue reading →

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April 3, 2022 · 4:03 am

A Fool for Christ

Friday was April fools day. My post that day was “15 Ways Not To Be A Fool.” However, there is a sense in which the Bible says we ought to be a fool.

The apostle Paul expressed it in these words:

“We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored!” –1 Cor. 4:10 Continue reading →

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March 27, 2022 · 5:40 am

Your Mental Garden

“A man’s mind is like a garden,” wrote Dee Bowman in That’s Life.

“The soil, the seed for sowing, and the seasons have been provided by a gracious and benevolent Creator,” Dee Observed. “But the man must plant the seed, nourish it, cultivate it, and weed it. It’s hard work to care for a good garden. Even then when the harvest comes, a man has no right to say,” Look what I did!” Continue reading →

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March 20, 2022 · 5:37 am

The Center of Life

“What is at the center of your life?” asked author, minister, and therapist Wayne Muller.

“Carefully examine where you spend your attention, your time,” Muller advised. “Look at your appointment book, your daily schedule. This is what receives your care and attention–an by definition, your love.”

On this Lord’s Day, it’s a good time to ask and reflect on what really is the center of my life? Continue reading →

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March 13, 2022 · 7:56 am

Redeeming the TIme

Last night we set our clocks up one hour to begin the semi-annual debate about Daylight Savings Time. Some like it. Others loathe it.

One sage quipped, “Daylight saving time: Only the government would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom, and have a longer blanket.”

However, regardless of the time zone we’re living in, we should be conscious of the stewardship of time. The Bible exhorts us to “redeem the time” (Eph. 5:16). The means, as the ESV renders it, “making the best use of the time.” Continue reading →

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