2023-08-25 15:21
Gearing up in America is a time of year defined by tailgates, reserved Fridays, and an excessive amount of chicken wing consumption. These three gleefully gluttonous events revolve around th… Read More
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2023-08-20 00:58
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” ~ 1 Timothy 6:12
Boxing… Read More
2023-08-14 13:45
Growing up, I idolized the iconic superhero, Batman. I wanted to be him, aside for the dead parents and deep, unending, introspective feelings of vengeance. I wanted to be “nice”… Read More
2023-08-14 00:03
You would be hard pressed to find someone who does not enjoy a good day at the beach. What would a beach day look like for you?
You see kids (and adults who act like children, such as mys… Read More
2023-08-09 00:15
“And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?” ~ Genesis 3:9
In reading I had recently heard it suggested that in the Garden of Eden (pardon… Read More
2023-08-03 19:50
The older you get, the more you appreciate things learned early in life. For example, when I was younger, I was studious, but could never see how things applied to me.
Older folk always… Read More
2023-08-02 16:00
Mega Millions. The famed lottery is, as last I saw it, 1.25 billion. The fourth largest jackpot yet which is pretty much a Mega Billion now.
Although the chance is insanely low to win it… Read More
2023-07-25 16:26
Nerd alert: This devotional contains math.
Math that you may have seen at some point in your young academic careers. A math that may still haunt you to this very day when your children br… Read More
2023-07-19 13:45
In the 1990’s there was a show that many a momma adored titled, “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” I have found this to be true in my young life. Children see the world throug… Read More
2023-07-18 09:00
There are some things that all people need: water, food, and shelter. The fourth life need is often neglected- Love.
There are four types of love discussed in the Bible:
Agape: G… Read More
2023-07-16 09:00
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth ~ Proverbs 3:11-2… Read More
2023-07-14 23:22
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, acco… Read More
2023-07-11 23:09
“Am I not destroying an enemy when I make a friend of him?” ~ Abraham Lincoln
The above quote, was the response of America’s 16th president following the Civil War. Linc… Read More
2023-07-07 22:18
At times I look to Google and various sources to what questions are trending and what writing prompts that I should pursue. Recently upon doing so, I noticed the question,
“What are… Read More
2023-06-29 19:24
Do you know what the hardest bone in your body is?
Your mom would probably say that thick skull, which in motherly adoration is often referred to as “a hard head.”
But no… Read More
2023-06-24 16:12
Have you ever looked up at a beautiful clear sky and noticed a few painted clouds dotted across the sky?
You ever just want to sleep on one? Or perhaps hop on Air B & B and rent a sp… Read More
2023-06-20 17:49
“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” ~ 1 Corinthians 6:23
“… Read More
2023-06-15 00:53
Any athlete who is serious about their sport, know in some shape or fashion the classic mantra, “Practice makes perfect.”
But practicing wrong can also do some considerable da… Read More
2023-06-06 23:56
Business. That’s the way it is, was, and will be. There was once an owner/builder of a very large company. He told his people, “If you come and work for me and do everything my… Read More
2023-06-02 00:46
“How are we supposed to feel about gay people?”
The first problem is not the word “gay,” but the word “feel”
This could change the way the question is ans… Read More
2023-05-29 09:00
Now I imagine a bunch of hands just went up saying, “I know! I know!” And still, part will say chicken and part will say egg. But I’m not even asking about that. I am askin… Read More
2023-05-27 01:31
Most kids nowadays, as of the last 30 years that is, have played some variant of Super Mario Brothers. Recently, I had the nice experience to watch the new Mario movie with my wife. Followin… Read More
2023-05-16 23:06
A good carpenter knows the little details of the trade. The kind of details that only experience can teach and failures can reinforce. If you need work done around the house, get a good carp… Read More
2023-05-11 02:23
You ever have a random thought that seems silly but then progresses into a profound thought?
Here is my most recent question/thought that popped into my mind.
How do animals first real… Read More
2023-05-07 11:52
Have you ever done something that, when up close, seems so right? But, when you step back you wonder how you can be so wrong?
If you would, travel back in time with me. To a memory I am s… Read More
2023-05-03 23:44
Let me introduce you to a young calf beginning on milk.
I though giving her a slice of bread would maker her stronger and healthier, faster. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
She began to… Read More
2023-04-29 02:36
2:7-8 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
(For he that wrought effectually in Pe… Read More
2023-04-28 00:31
“Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it” – Rene Descartes
We live in an offended world. Offense is taken in sma… Read More
2023-04-25 01:22
“…it is weak and silly to say you cannot bear what it is your fate to be required to bear” ~ Charlotte Bronte
I have recently found myself working my way through the in… Read More
2023-04-18 23:54
When I worship, I would rather my heart be without words than my words be without heart – Lamar Boschman
Worship. Worship has always been a topic of debate within Christian circles… Read More
2023-04-12 13:42
I enjoy fishing. It is a past time, like many others can relate, I never have enough time to enjoy.
Nonetheless, my wife Hallie and I recently were looking to indulge in some fishing time… Read More
2023-04-06 23:23
Easter is a beautiful time of year. April showers are busy bringing May flowers. Kids are getting out of school on Spring break so, like it or not, you gotta’ spend time with them. And… Read More
2023-03-30 23:56
Continuing the Letter of Paul to the Galatians into chapter 2
2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
Every word of the B… Read More
2023-03-24 23:34
“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker
The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows fo… Read More
2023-03-19 22:39
The Earth is composed of two things. Just two.
Energy and matter.
World religions have typically, if not always, have been in consensus. Polytheistic religions state that their “… Read More
2023-03-12 18:08
1:13-14 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
And profited in the Jews&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-03-11 00:41
Christians are excellent at buying stocks.
Buying as in bartering for something. Stocks as in a claim to a piece of something.
The true Christian is a member of the Body of Christ. The… Read More
2023-03-09 00:46
Invite.
Invitation is usually thought of as a kind gesture.
It is an allowance to participate in something.
We often invite others to participate in recreational events, ceremonial… Read More
2023-02-27 22:48
Here is a little story about happiness.
Recently, I got stuck behind an Amazon van. The back and side of this van read the following.
“Warning: contents of van may cause happin… Read More
2023-02-26 21:30
This is a devotional provided during the inaugural service for Enriching Grace Church on February 26th, 2023.
On the Verge
“And some believed the things which were spoken, and so… Read More
2023-02-21 17:02
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may r… Read More
2023-02-19 23:31
In this message, pastor Jacob Harris discusses the big question, “can you lose your salvation?” He discusses how this is one of the most daunting questions he has been asked an… Read More
2023-02-12 22:26
In this video, pastor Harris begins a sermon series by looking at how to respond to a skeptic’s approach to Scripture. We discuss how Scripture is flawless and the importance of cont… Read More
2023-02-11 22:34
Transcript: Responding to Post-Modernism
Responding to Post-Modernism; A Two-Step Model (A Bible Study)
Submit and Have Faith
Prelude
Lesson Responds to Post-Modernism
The idea t… Read More
2023-02-08 22:52
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Genesis 1:1. Many people know how it goes. It is the first verse of the Bible and I always get hung up on it. Some theologian right?… Read More
2023-02-03 11:56
As I fed my cat this morning, I looked at him and thought to myself “Why do we get pets?”
Sure. They make us happy, they do funny things, and they’re nice to snuggle. H… Read More
2023-02-02 00:37
“The Bones of the Gospel” is an old message written that contributor Jacob Harris had only recently rediscovered and has yet to be published. We pray you enjoy.
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The bon… Read More
2023-01-24 20:06
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth”
(Psalm 121:1-2)
If you were to walk int… Read More
2023-01-20 17:16
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-9
As a teacher, the… Read More
2023-01-17 10:00
If you are depressed. If you are struggling. If you are in pain. If you are in a situation and you have no assurance that tomorrow the sun could rise again, read the following passage, in it… Read More
2023-01-15 18:00
On January 15th, 1929 there was born a man by the name of Martin. Not Martin Luther King. Just Martin King, jr. that is. He was not born the infamous Martin Luther King Jr. as we know it… Read More
2023-01-15 17:07
In this video, pastor Jacob Harris discusses how to build faith like wood to metal structures and also the importance of Christ’s salvation! He does this through a brief look into mode… Read More
2023-01-14 01:40
In this video, pastor Jacob Harris takes a look at God’s timing and God’s relationship to time. A key takeaway in this message is that God uses time as a tool for His glory and s… Read More
2023-01-14 01:12
I would like to admit something to you all- I am a Google addict.
From everything from how to air fry chicken to who is that particular person I recognize in a movie to, embarrassingly e… Read More
2023-01-07 10:00
Galatians 1:1-12
1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
Every commentary ever written, in one form o… Read More
2023-01-06 18:23
Recently, I cam across a theology page on Facebook as I normally do. It was in this page that their were some debating the essence of Hell. In this discussion someone asked, felicitously mig… Read More
2023-01-03 01:33
C.S. Lewis is arguably one of the greatest Christian writers of all time. He has an amazing bibliography of fiction and non-fiction and has greatly influenced the theology and understanding… Read More
2023-01-01 23:10
Galatians
6 chapters, 149 verses, and 3084 words (KJV)
1 of the 9 epistles written by Paul to seven various churches. This excludes the pastoral epistles.
These 9 letters can be… Read More
2022-12-30 23:19
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” ~ Ephesians 2:10
“For the invisible thi… Read More
2022-12-26 15:38
In this message, pastor Jacob Harris issues a call to faith coming out of the holiday season and to have no fear or dread now that Christmas has started a long journey back around!
We pra… Read More
2022-12-21 11:00
It’s that time of year again. It is time to deck the halls, find the freshly stocked eggnog, and sing the same three songs over and over and over and over again.
Likely the only tim… Read More
2022-12-19 19:41
Wrestling. An ancient art and an even more ancient sport. I mean this, quite literally.
There are paintings dated over 15,000 years ago that are plastered on caves from ancient France. Fu… Read More
2022-12-17 23:30
When talking about chemistry discussed within the Bible, it is almost impossible to avoid conversation about the element sulfur. Sulfur has an atomic number of 16 and can be found within the… Read More
2022-12-11 20:51
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” ~ Hebrews 12:14
As Christians, there are things we know are readily available at request fro… Read More
2022-11-29 23:36
Go to any Southern Gospel revival and you will likely in some form or another hear the Gospel praise song, “I Saw the Light.”
Although, this song has been covered by a near in… Read More
2022-11-26 16:07
Society has many varying divisions.
These fissures include: money, looks, position, family name, and so forth, so forth.
Sometimes, how others are elevated should make the common man… Read More
2022-11-26 06:50
“Say Grace #2” ~ Sermon: “The Sufficiency of Grace”
In this video, pastor Harris teaches on the sufficiency of grace and what we need to set our attention on in pr… Read More
2022-11-26 06:39
“Say Grace” #1; Sermon: “Grace: The Problem; the Solution”
In this sermon, Pastor Harris takes a look at the wonder of grace in light of the Law of God. We pray yo… Read More
2022-11-26 06:31
In this sermon, pastor Harris preaches on the churches lurch towards drastic compromise and how we can begin turning back to Christ!
God bless!
The post “Don’t Compromise!&r&hell…Read More
2022-11-25 00:12
“I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.” ~ Psalm 7:17
Thankfulness to God is expect… Read More
2022-11-15 23:29
Advice my daddy always gave me with any major decision of my life was “did you count the cost?”
As I have had many major life changes including moving and job changes, I have… Read More
2022-11-13 23:30
Unity. You hear of it often nowadays. There is much discussion of what it requires.
At a recent festival our church attended, we were in the community offering hope and attempting to meet… Read More
2022-11-12 02:30
Trophy (n.)
a cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success.
(in ancient Greece or Rome) the weapons and other spoils of a defeated army set up as a memori… Read More
2022-11-02 21:57
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful?” ~ 1 Corinthians 4:2
Banking has not always been banking as we know it. The history of banking is one of sh… Read More
2022-10-29 00:44
Desire…
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” ~ Corrie ten Boom
Who is your god/God?
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Notice when reading, I wrote a lowercase &ldqu&hell…Read More
2022-10-22 01:12
Banned books. There have been many throughout history and continue to be.
For Americans, the very idea of having something banned seems revolting.
As a matter of fact, freedom of spe… Read More
2022-10-18 22:47
“Don’t gobblefunk around with words.” ~ Roald Dahl
Stop it! Don’t do it.
If you do not speak gobblefunk, stop trying! It sounds like nonsense because it is!… Read More
2022-10-17 01:24
In this episode, Enriching Grace teacher Timothy Corum examines the Gospel and the power that it contains! We pray you enjoy this interesting lesson!
God bless!
The post Romans 1:16-18… Read More
2022-10-16 19:52
Pride
I find joy in the Word of God. In a proper reading, grace abounds, and one exits this conversation with God, inspired.
God in all of His glory made His glory evident. Not only i… Read More
2022-10-11 22:49
Tin. Not ten, as in the number, but tin, the metal.
Metals. Nearly 75% of the Periodic Table is made of metal. 118 elements and 75% of them are metals.
Saying this, most of the element… Read More
2022-10-05 22:38
The God of the world-
Is the God of science. He created the Earth in all of its brilliance. His design sustains life.
Who here, looks down and tells their heart to beat or their lungs… Read More
2022-10-02 22:54
In this sermon from Enriching Grace Church, pastor Jacob Harris takes a look at how God’s story and prayer intersect and what we can learn about pray following God’s story. We… Read More
2022-10-02 22:43
Spies.
Many are infatuated with them. Some fear that they are amongst you at all times.
American culture usually idolizes them as the heros that we never see or dread them as incognit… Read More
2022-10-02 20:29
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CNtKoHKqFwiQDCsMLyq8a?si=x9KMVBI5QS22RJ8oDP4YTA&utm_source=copy-link
In this study, teacher Timothy Corum continued his journey through Romans. Here… Read More
2022-10-02 01:04
https://open.spotify.com/episode/74Bkl3xqWvOb8hIoB52dhR?si=9f0678bcaa074470
In this devotional, teacher Timothy Corum discusses what it means to be an ambassador for Christ with Paul as a… Read More
2022-10-02 00:57
https://open.spotify.com/episode/21g8V3iuq1KI9hGjhELmuw?si=2efe688a3057426a
This is the second episode of Enriching Grace teacher Timothy Corum’s journey through the book of Romans. I… Read More
2022-10-02 00:51
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0adBLYrao5gjt6ewJ5EeQm?si=9fca07b009f744d8
In this podcast episode, Enriching Grace teacher Timothy Corum begins his Sunday school Bible study series thro… Read More
2022-09-29 01:10
I remember being younger.
We all do I would imagine and I would hope. In recalling your younger self, think upon your work ethic.
Hopefully, it has matured.
As hum… Read More
2022-09-22 00:35
The buzz word now a days is misinformation. Misinformation is defined as: N. Wrong information; false account or intelligence received.
Also disinformation is used a in prior times, as i… Read More
2022-09-20 00:14
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine” ~ Titus 2:1
How’s your hygiene? You may hear this question asked from your dentist, your doctor, or perhaps, your… Read More
2022-09-09 23:44
Sometimes, the word “advocate,” is used to represent someone that stands up and in the place of another person when faced with a difficult situation. But if you are asked to desc… Read More
2022-09-06 22:42
C. Austin Miles (1868-1946) in 1911 wrote words and music to the familiar hymn, “Dwelling in Beulah Land.” He was prolific in his writing of 398 hymns, including the music to 8… Read More
2022-09-05 00:13
Key Verse[s]: Colossians 3:1-16
Teaching About God to the Next Generation
Illustration
Read Colossians 3:1-16
Cold War
State of hostility between U.S. led & Soviet led countries… Read More
2022-09-03 03:07
“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet” ~ Aristotle
I love this quote because it is permeated with deep, experienced wisdom. Unfortunately, it was spoken by the same guy… Read More
2022-08-28 20:08
Series- “Comfort One Another, in Hope”
Sermon- “Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks”
Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Corresponding Video: https:/… Read More
2022-08-25 20:51
Lately, my wife and I have noticed a sudden influx of ants surrounding our kitchen sink.
Mind you, we try our hardest to keep a clean kitchen…
So you can imagine the frust… Read More
2022-08-21 19:05
Series- “Comfort One Another”
Sermon- “To Abound More and More”
Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 4
Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vyM3hH8… Read More
2022-08-18 00:30
I could praise You with my lips unending, for the entirety of my life yet it would still fall infinitely short, to what is due to to You. Adoration is a word that comes to mind when I think… Read More
2022-08-15 17:48
Today, we will explore another Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) hymn with the music of Chester G. Allen (1838-1879). This joyful tune, was published in 1889 in a hymnal called “Bright Jewels… Read More
2022-08-14 20:33
Series- “Comfort One Another, in Hope”
Sermon- “Pain & Purpose”
Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v… Read More
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