Fall Creek Christian Church

"You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!"  Psalm 119:4-7 I really enjoy playing golf. I'm not very good at it, but I enjoy it. The fresh air, the fellowship, the challenge - good stuff. Every once in awhile, once or twice in a round of 18, I'll actually hit a shot that any pro on the tour would be happy to claim. It's the shot I'll tell everyone about later. Unfortunately, the next shot I hit is almost always completely forgettable. Inconsistency isn't exclusively a problem for novice golfers. The Psalmist makes the point that it is a real danger as well for those claiming to be Jesus followers. God has loved us so deeply. Our lives reveal whether or not we're thankful for that love. The consistency or lack thereof bet...

"The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea."  Acts 11:29 I've noticed throughout my life that there always seems to be someone who is "more than", "better than", "faster than", "taller than", "smarter than", "better looking than" (you get the picture) me.  As adults this highly developed art of comparative observation is just as intense as when we were teenagers, but most of the time we try to hide it a little better.  The sad truth is though that we compare ourselves constantly with others.  It's sad because comparing almost always leaves us feeling pretty crummy or arrogant, neither of which is particular praiseworthy. Luke noted a liberating principle in his record of those who were financially supporting others.  They gave according to their ability.  Joe had ten bucks to give.  Lou had five hundred.  Both were great givers.  Neither needed ...