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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Give the Band a Pat on the Back
01/11/2013 
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It was late in the third quarter, we’d lost our momentum, and we were down by 4 after having a good lead at the half. That’s when I heard it… the school band! They had been playing the whole game, but that’s when I realized how important they really were. At that moment I enjoyed them, but I also felt sorry for them.
Read more Enjoying Your Marriage
07/31/2012 2 Comments
Earthly marriages are built after the pattern of the Heavenly… even though by all appearances Adam & Eve’s marriage came before Christ & the church. This is the mystery – that our earthly marriage relationships remind us of our responsibilities and roles while reflecting into our souls the love of God for His people.
Read more Enjoying Love
05/22/2012 0 Comments
If love is the concern for the happiness of another, then isn’t it natural to want to love someone that brings you pleasure? Certainly. It’s illogical to think that someone would want to love another who would never reciprocate. Love – even unselfish love – seeks a measure of fulfillment and joy. It’s not wrong – as long as we don’t allow that to become the only time we love. Commitment is the skeleton of love; the emotion of joy is the soft, warm flesh that covers the cold, hard bone of choice.
Read moreSong of Solomon
05/09/2012 0 Comments
Solomon’s “Song of Songs” remains one of the most controversial books in the Old Testament. Is it about God’s love for His people, or about Solomon’s love for a Shunamite maiden, or a great moral story about the purity of marital intimacy? Read, discover, and decide…
Read more‘you are loved!’ campaign
03/23/2012 0 Comments
In a recent study of mine, I rediscovered the essential element of LOVE as the main ingredient for evangelism. I often hand out and speak out the gospel but rarely take time to listen, to share of my time, energy, and money. We can’t just speak the truth and expect people to listen – we must speak it “in love.” And the truth is…
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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.
