Tag Archives: religion

Are There Zombies in the Church?

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) Several years ago a parishioner recommended that I watch The Walking Dead. I found season 1 mildly entertaining, but could never … Continue reading →

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Does God Ever Ignore Us?

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (Psalm 13:1) Every Sunday in worship we pray for our homebound members, the sick and the hurting. During the week we ask God for … Continue reading →

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Zacchaeus and The Disadvantages of Being Short

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. Luke 19:3 As I prepare for this Sunday’s sermon about Zacchaeus, my mind keeps wandering. What was it like being short … Continue reading →

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Can Christians Be Certain?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 One of my favorite quotes comes from a book titled The Workshop Way of Learning, which was written in 1951. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t We Perfect? (Like Jesus Said.)

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 Imagine how wonderful it would be if we all did this. I would never lose patience with my children. I would always listen deeply to my wife. I would … Continue reading →

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Is Ash Wednesday Biblical?

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 I just received a bag of ashes in the … Continue reading →

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God’s Dysfunctional Families

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

“While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.” Genesis 4:8 It’s pretty easy to find biblical principles applying to marriage and family life. Ephesians 5-6 highlight sacrificial love, mutual submission, trust, respect and nurture as … Continue reading →

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Eikons and Marketing the Gospel

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Corey Sharpe

Apparently, being made in the image of God comes with a few limitations, especially if that image happens to be a bit cracked. Oh, yeah, don't forget that Eikon is the Greek translation of the Hebrew term for "image". If … Continue reading →

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