Luke 15 is known as the parable of the Prodigal Son. Many think the word ‘prodigal’ has to do with the sin of being far from home. But the meaning goes much deeper than that! Prodigal: reckless, wasteful, extravagant to spend without reservation, restraint, or regret Prodigal most often is applied to the attitude of the […]
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Divide & Conquer
08/30/2012 
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I’m tired of watching conflict destroy families and churches. Satan seems to be carrying out his plans of ‘divide and conquer’ as easily among Christians as in the world. If we want victory, we must recognize where these conflicts come from…
Read more Head-First or Heart-First?
09/06/2011 0 Comments
How do you solve problems and resolve conflict… with your head or heart? Personally, I don’t like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn’t bode well with the softer sex (if you know what I mean). When a conversation or confrontation starts with, “I feel” – I must admit I feel quite lost. It’s like I’ve started a trip without knowing where point A is: as if I have no reference point. Not that I am justifying myself, but part of me just rebels against the idea of submitting to somebody else’s perspective as my authority.
Read more A Godly Mother
05/12/2011 0 Comments
John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. She is often the brunt of preachers’ scorn, but she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother should be throughout the gospels. She was a worshiper. She interceeded for her children. She took her dreams and expectations to the Lord. She hoped in the Lord. She was desirous to plant her sons into the kingdom. In Mark 15, you find her at Calvary, when most other followers had fled, as a faithful disciple. And in Mark 16:1, she was counted worthy to be a witness to God’s power.
Read more A Royal Wedding
04/10/2011 0 Comments
The people love Kate: they connect with her. She is the commoner that has been made into royalty. It is the same thing we loved about Princess Diana. Each of us, whether we know it or not, live just a little vicariously through her. But this story isn’t original with England’s leading ladies, it is centuries old and of Biblical proportions. You see, we were commoners until the Prince reached out to us. Now we (by grace & faith) have been made to sit in high places and have been promised thrones. We have given an inheritance and now heirs of all the King possesses. We are now VIP because we are special to the VIP of VIPs!
Read more To My Children
03/16/2011 2 Comments
Before the sun sets again, I must tell you what you mean to me. I love you. I’m so proud of you and thankful for the opportunity to be your father. You are so beautiful in my eyes. I couldn’t be happier with you. I have loved you since the moment that you were conceived. You are mine and I am yours. You bear my likeness, and I’m so glad – I hope you are, too. You are a masterpiece of creation, hand-woven with strength for a purpose. You have been gifted with so much potential and opportunity. I treasure you. I love you.
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Patrick Nix
I love making people think, especially about the big stuff: grace, joy, & hope. I love asking questions and getting questions back. I love sitting down over a good meal and building kingdom-relationships. My passions: teaching, preaching, and writing. My life in one word: the gospel (wait, that's two!). My gifts: teamwork & creativity. My calling: the local church. My joy: family. My favorites: Mexican food, iced Chai, and dark chocolate. My hobbies: tech, basketball & the outdoors.
