Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. doug@pastordougolson.com
Our scripture this morning is Romans 5:6-11. For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. (For rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person perhaps someone might possibly dare to die.) But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up. It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful. It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth. It bears …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 119:111-114 I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy. I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield. I find …
I’m trying a different Bible translation this summer, the New English Translation (NET). The words in some familiar passages are slightly different, but I believe that makes me listen more carefully. I hope you will hear God’s word in new ways! Our scripture this morning is Micah 6:6-8. With what should I enter the Lord’s …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 12:24-26. The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. While the verses in …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 6:7-10. Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows, because the person who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 10:14-17. How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it …
Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely, “that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3 Paul is writing to a diverse group in Ephesus, …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 51:7-12. Sprinkle me with water and I will be pure; wash me and I will be whiter than snow. Grant me the ultimate joy of being forgiven! May the bones you crushed rejoice! Hide your face from my sins! Wipe away all my guilt! Create for me a pure …
Our scripture this morning is Galatians 5:22-26. By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let …