We began a series on A Biblical Response to Sexual Dysphoria. I invited Pastor Landon Fleming, Next Gen pastor from Christian Life Church in Murfreesboro, to speak on Battling Porn. It was amazing. Above is the audio. Below is the manuscript. Under the Influence Pornography THE GOSPEL Colossians 2:13-15 (NLT) 13 You were… Continue Reading
9/19/22. MondayMatters: The Beauty of Balance
https://youtu.be/bsp4ZVzNJa4 There is something about staying balanced in life that really matters. Here’s a quick thought. Continue Reading
9/12/22. MondayMatters: Christian Assertiveness
MondayMatters: Christian Assertiveness For many believers, being assertive seems unChristlike. Actually the Bible instructs us to “speak the truth in love.” Here’s how and why. Subscribe on YouTube at CMichaelCourtney or at www.branchesblog.com Continue Reading
8/29/22 MondayMatters: Living with Excellwnce
“I wanna live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory.” Faron Young Here are 5 ideas on how to live with excellence from here on out. Continue Reading
8/8/22 Monday Matters: When You Fast
Our church began 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting yesterday. Here, on Monday Matters, is a brief discussion of the why and how of fasting. Thanks for watching Continue Reading
Why THIS Church? Psalm 122
Doris and I are going to go our separate ways. I’m sorry to break that news here but I figured you’d find out soon enough anyway. There is nothing really wrong. It just seems like it’s time. She doesn’t meet my needs anymore. She talks too long about things that I’m not interested in. And… Continue Reading
Psalm 40 and Mr. Holland’s Opus
Each Wednesday we are looking at a Psalm, Summer in the Psalms. Not a Bible study, not a lesson, just a devotional thought. Today, Psalm 40. Psalm 40 (and Mr. Holland’s Opus) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of… Continue Reading
Psalm 147, Tell Me A Story
Psalm 147 Let me tell you one of my favorite times of the week. About 12:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, if I can work it out in my schedule, and Doris is keeping Caleb. That’s the time for his nap. He has been playing with Mimi all morning long. They are laughing and hide-and-seeking… Continue Reading
God Don’t Make No Junk
This Summer we are doing “Summer in the Psalms” for our Wednesday night studies. In the month of July, we will not meet in person, (We are meeting for All Church Prayer tonight.) So…each Wednesday I will post a devotional study from a selected Psalm. Today, Psalm 139, one of my favorites. God don’t… Continue Reading
The RC and Psalm 91
This Summer we are doing “Summer in the Psalms” for our Wednesday night studies. In late June and the month of July we will not meet in person, So…each Wednesday I will post a devotional study from a selected Psalm. Today, Psalm 91. The RC/Moon Pie 10-mile race is a pretty challenging event. They… Continue Reading