"We were buried with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." (Romans 6:4)
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Spontaneous Baptisms, Cookie Monster Visits, Life Kids Volunteer Luncheon...
This is how we change the world!
While doing this morning’s Digital Daily Bible Study:
- My children let the Guinea Pigs loose
- Weiner Dog vs Piggie
- 3-yr-old demands I get him dressed live on camera...
- plus the hip-hop stylings of Levi and Alysia at the very end! 😂
#ThisIsRealLife
#ThereWasAnAttemptToTeachTheBible
“Righteousness guards the man of integrity.” (Proverbs 13:6, NIV)
“Righteousness is like a shield of protection, guarding those who keep their integrity.” (Proverbs 13:6, TPT)
My greatest prayer for my children — beyond them discovering a saving knowledge and true faith in Jesus Christ — is that they would grow to become men and women brimming with honor and integrity.
The pathway to integrity begins at home and extends through the local church. This past year, the Lord has graciously allowed Amber Herron and I opportunities to suffer well in front of our children and model taking the high road (1 Peter 1:2).
What can feel like an extended season of burdens and curses to Amber and I is in reality a God-ordained blessing for the sanctification of our children, primarily our older three.
Jesus taught us to bless those who curse you and love your enemies.
Not *like* your enemies; *love* your enemies.
While turning the other cheek doesn’t feel good in my flesh, it honors God and inspires people to be walking in the Spirit.
That’s my heart for my children this Father’s Day: that God’s grace would continue to be poured out upon Team Herron, enabling us to continue taking the harder and nobler path of integrity and honor.
Jesus never fought back. Christ didn’t curse those who hurt Him or withdraw from those who misunderstood Him; Jesus literally *prayed for* His accusers.
Integrity teaches us that your greatest display of strength is in holding your tongue and not fighting back.
By God’s enduring grace, I pray I can be that kind of man for my family.
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“Empower us, as Your servants, to speak the word of God freely and courageously. Stretch out Your Hand of Power through us…”
As they prayed the earth shook beneath them, causing the building they were in to tremble. Each one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit, and they proclaimed the word of God with unrestrained boldness.
All the believers were one in mind and heart. Selfishness was not a part of their community, for they shared everything they had with one another.
- the Early Church’s prayer in Acts 4:29-32
Below is the BONUS Edition of this week's message, #CrockpotsNotMicrowaves!
Why a Bonus Edition?
Basically a lot of crazy stuff went down in-the-moment thanks to Mother Nature during the 11:15am Outdoor Worship Experience at Saginaw Campus — the first part of the video is me explaining what all happened.
Following my video explanation is the pixelated, sometimes-hard-to-see cameraphone footage of what became my impromptu message that goes in a bunch of new and wild directions!
