Commitment – The Arnold Journey

Allegiance

Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. Who has your allegiance? When your team isn’t doing so well in the playoffs, if they made it at all, doContinue reading “Allegiance”

Joshua 24:19 Bad News

Joshua 24:19 Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD. He is a holy God; he is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins. Some people do a good job of saying goodbye. Others are terrible at it. And still others avoid it all together.Continue reading “Joshua 24:19 Bad News”

Matthew 27:49 – Callousness

Matthew 27:49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” It is amazing how the routine of life can set us up to fail. We get so used to the things that happen, that we miss what is right in front of us. We seem to get stuckContinue reading “Matthew 27:49 – Callousness”

On the Table – Acts 20:27

Acts 20:27 For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Sometimes I wonder if I hold back in declaring the Truth. Sometimes I think I hesitate when I should be bold. When I engage I want to have the best chance for a willing heart ready to receive whatContinue reading “On the Table – Acts 20:27”

Psalm 36:2-4 – Self-Referent

Psalm 36:2-4 In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.4 Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.Continue reading “Psalm 36:2-4 – Self-Referent”

The Thread – Ruth – Committed Servant

Ruth stands as an example of someone who wasn’t afraid to serve those who were in positions of authority in her life. She knew what it meant to commit to a cause and follow through on that commitment.Outline: Commitment has no limits: Nothing gets in the way of commitment in a relationship. Ruth’s determination toContinue reading “The Thread – Ruth – Committed Servant”

Caught in a Trap

Mark 11:31-32 Sometimes you just don’t know how to answer a question. You might have been caught off guard, not expecting any question at that moment. Or it might be the question itself, the content of the question, that takes you by surprise. You might have expected questions, but not THAT question. Your mindContinue reading “Caught in a Trap”

Come, Follow Me

Mark 1:16-20 For many people today, what people call their home own is not where they were born, but where they grew up. Some people have to choose one place to call a hometown because they moved several times during growing up. I choose the place I spent High School as my hometown. ItContinue reading “Come, Follow Me”