Fall Creek Christian Church

“There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. 'Rabbi,' he said, 'we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.' Jesus replied, 'I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.'"  John 3:1-3   I've come to truly appreciate this smart phone I carry around. When used properly, in content and duration, it can be a terrific tool. One of the benefits includes finding answers to questions that come up in everyday conversations. Just insert the inquiry into one of the smart phone search engines and voila', answers at your fingertips! I love that. Seeking and finding. Nicodemus was a kindred spirit. He'd been watching Jesus. Apparently, very closely. He knew about his miracles. He connected them to God. He also knew where Jesus was hanging out after the sun went down. Soon, he...

“For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen." Romans  11:36 I enjoy a great question. Most of us do. A good question is one that can't be handled with trite answers. They inspire something deeper than intellectual curiosity. At one time the question, "Why do you think she is the one you are supposed to marry?" was just such a question for me. At another time, "What makes you so sure you should be in full-time ministry?" tumbled through my thoughts. Good questions deserve good answers.   In the verse for the day, Paul takes just a few words to answer three monumentally significant questions. It's truly remarkable. First question. Where did everything come from? Second question. How does everything maintain its existence? Third question. Why in the world is everything here anyway. The answers: God, God's power, and God's glory. Everything was made for him and by him. Everythi...