The Church is a Homeless Shelter
Begin thinking of your church as a homeless shelter. See how it changes the way you see the weary pilgrim sitting in the pew next to you.
Contributors
Scott Davis
Scott Davis is a husband, father, magician, and pastor. He and his wife Leigh Anne live in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas with their five children, one dog, and one cat. Scott is the pastor of Hope Church Hot Springs, a small church that is affiliated with The Presbyterian Church in America.
Christ Hold Fast
Fig Leaf Righteousness
My earliest memory of seeing a cartoonist drawing of Adam and Eve was in the waiting room at the pediatrician’s office. I probably had the flu. Sitting with my mom- I was waiting for the nurse to come and call our name. Also, I was hoping that I wouldn’t get a shot.
The Clever Trap Of Jesus
I love the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. So much is communicated in those few verses.
Hunger and Thirsting
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” We hear those words on the lips of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. But, too often we misunderstand what he’s saying.
The Lord's Table Is Not A Potluck
Have you ever invited someone over to your house? Most of us have either invited someone into our homes for supper.
Jesus Gives Participation Trophies
We’re all familiar with the “outrage” in our culture about the trend in youth sports to award “participation trophies.”
Reading Paul With A Southern Drawl
How should we read Paul, ya’ll? Why reading the Bible like a Southerner makes sense of confusing passages.
Chocolate Bunnies, Bouncy Houses, Bread And Wine
Well, it is springtime! Just as you can always expect flowers to begin blooming, the days getting a little longer and everyone’s mood getting a little brighter, there’s something else you can always expect this time of the year.
That's What Christmas Is About, Charlie Brown
In Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth in Luke chapter 2 we have a stunning account of an angel appearing to some shepherds who were “keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Sin Spanx
Have you ever heard of Spanx? Although they’ve only been around since 2010, their predecessors have been around for centuries.
Camouflage, A Convict and A Cross
Have you ever played hide and seek with a 2-year-old? News flash: They’re terrible at it.