What makes a home?

I've recently been pondering ideas of what makes somewhere in particular home. We often ask those we meet, "Where are you from?" Is this question asking where we live, where we grew up, or something entirely different? It seems that at least for me, this is a loaded question these days. Where did I grow up? Montgomery, AL. Where have I spent most of my adult life? Mobile, AL. Where do I live today? Charlotte, NC. Where do I wish I lived? Fort Worth, TX. How should I answer a simple, "Where are you from?"

The Lord recently used a friend I greatly respect to remind me that this world is merely a temporary home. It is with him in heaven that those of us who trust Jesus as our Savior will find our eternal home. May we rest in knowing that Jesus has gone before us to prepare a place for us and may this knowledge compel us to share the Good News with others.

Listen, Let Marinate, Apply

Hello Friends,
I hope everyone is well. I wanted to take some time to share with you a podcast I have recently been listening to. I have to admit I listen to a lot of stuff, mostly good, but this is probably the best message I have heard in a long time. I am getting ready to listen to it a third time and thought that this must be something I need to pass on. Dr. Russell Moore is a professor at Southeastern Seminary, in North Carolina. He speaks with great intention.

Fair Warning: This message is about marriage and about the biblical roles God has established for each person, male and female. This is a big sore spot in the Christian community. But, I think after hearing this message your hearts, attitudes, perceptions, thoughts, judgement, opinions, and feeling toward the matter will be changed, soothed, and all together spoken to.

Please listen. I don't often urge messages on friends. I know I am in a category all my own when it comes to consuming podcasts of particular varieties. However, this podcast should not go unshared. I have been convinced in the last week that the area discussed in this message is an pertinent one. I have come to see the avenue Satan can take in this area and believe he is working it within the hearts of God's children. So find some time to grade papers, pay bills, clean out a closet, iron next week's clothes, clean out the garage and put this on while you work.

Here is the link: http://dbcmedia.org/podcasts/1309-062908.mp3

If the above link doesn't work, click here:http://feeds.feedburner.com/dbc_recent_sermons Then choose "06/29/08 - Eph 5:15-33; Manhood, Womanhood And The Mystery Of Christ"

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