Creative Youth Ideas: Food for Thought Archives

1 Corinthians 13 for Christmas

1 Corinthains 13 rewritten for Christmas. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 07, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: The True Meaning of Christmas, Christmas Gifts

12 Practical Ways for Men to Impact Fatherless Kids

How you can help fatherless kids (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 13, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father, Father's Day, dad

48 Hours

Tribulation cannot cease until God sees us remade. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:31 AM on November 26, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing

A Child's Life

What are mark are you leaving? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:20 PM on June 07, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: child, nurture, influence, parenting

A Christian Response to Halloween?

Can and should Christians provide alternatives to Halloween with the purpose of reaching youths for Christ? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: halloween alternatives, evangelism, gospel, fall festival, harvest festival

A Different World

Make a difference in the world by making a difference to a youth! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:23 AM on September 10, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: impact, youth, children, parenting

A Grateful Man

The grateful man? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:07 AM on November 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, thanks, gratitude

A Mother's Creed

This creed for Mother's illustrates the sacrificial love that mothers have for their children. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:46 AM on May 06, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, commitment, children

A New Chime for the Christmas Bells

Helen Keller writes, "The Bells Ring of Christmas Peace" (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 06, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Helen Keller, Christmas Bells, Nativity, Christmas Season, Christmas Symbols, Advent, Holidays

A Third Way

In Christ we gain both knowledge of our wretchedness and God himself. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:22 AM on February 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Dispair, Knowledge of God, wretchedness, sin

Christ be with you Christ within you Christ behind you Christ before you Christ beside you Christ to win you Christ to comfort and restore you Christ beneath you Christ above you Christ in quiet Christ in danger Christ in... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on September 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords:

Abolishing the Darkness

Christ reaches out to us in our darkest moments (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:30 AM on February 25, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Hope, struggles, trials, difficulties

Acceptable Worship

Thanksgiving is acceptable worship to God (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on November 07, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, thanksgiving, worship

Adventurous?

Is your life an adventure? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:54 AM on March 11, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: life, adventure, outlook, perspective

An Eagle's First Flight

The way of God is like the first flight of an eagle? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:56 AM on June 03, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: security, trust, fall, eagle, support

Asleep?

Are you thankful or asleep? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:39 AM on November 07, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, thanks, gratitude

Autumn Colors

A prayer for Maturity in Christ. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:33 AM on January 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: growth, maturity, love, journey, prayer

Avoiding Prayer

Expressive Prayer (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:02 AM on March 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Prayer, Devotion, Intercession, Quiet Time

Been Thumped Lately?

How do you respond to irritations? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 11, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Irritation, Struggles, Trials, Difficulties, Character

Beyond God's Grace

We are never beyond need of God's Grace (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 07:57 PM on November 10, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Grace, Need for God, God's Care

Bible Reading People

The Bible is the foundation of Freedom! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:27 PM on June 25, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bible, foundation, freedom, liberty

Bird and Shadow

Choices determine consequences. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 10, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: choice, decision making, consequences, actions

Blessings

Do we recognise the blessings around us? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:24 PM on December 03, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Blessing, thanksgiving

Born to Lose?

have you labeled yourself a loser? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 26, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: self-esteem, self image, failure

Bread for My Neighbor

Do you care for others? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: love, servant, neighbor, Great commandment

Bridges to Happiness

Often what we see as barriers are actually bridges. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on February 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Obstacles, trials, difficulties

Build Me a Son, O Lord

Douglas MGeneral Pray for his son (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:15 AM on June 13, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father, Dad

Carving

Are you leaving a legacy? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: legacy, impact

Celebrate the Presence

We need to celebrate the presence of God in our lives. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:40 PM on June 19, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: presence of God, devotion, quiet time, time with God

Change the World

Change must begin with oneself. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:31 PM on December 29, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: New Year's Resolutions, change, New Year

Channel of Devotion

Prayer is the creator as well as the channel of devotion. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:05 PM on July 23, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, devotion, time with God, quiet time

Children Are Like Kites

Raising children is like flying a kite. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:16 AM on June 06, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: children, parents, raising kids, family, growth, freedom

Choking on Bones

How do you deal with Bible difficulties? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM on January 27, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bible, reading, scripture, fish, bone, questions, doubts

Christ Has Come, the Light of the World

Christ has come, the Light of the world, and accomplished all we could not. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:20 PM on December 19, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Christ, Light

Christian Home

Is your home a Christian home? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 10, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christian home, upbringing, parenting, child rearing

Christianity-Lite

Is it Christianity or Christianity lite for you? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 23, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christianity, lukewarm Christians, spiritual apathy

Christmas Gifts for Those who Have Everything

What you should buy for those who have everything, is... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:22 PM on December 08, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Gifts, Giving, Needs

Christmas Quotes - A Childlike Christmas

Christmas is for everyone: for Children and for adults who have forgotten what it is like to be children. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 09, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Spirit, Childlike heart, Christmas through the eyes of a child

Christmas Quotes - A Christmas Heart

A collection of Quotes that discuss the true Christmas Spirit that should shine in our hearts. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 08, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Heart, Christmas Spirit

Christmas Quotes - Christmas All Year Round

We should have the spirit of Christmas in our lives all throughout the year and not just at Christmas time. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 10, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Spirit, Christmas sentiment

Christmas Quotes - Giving

various quotes related to Christmas and Giving (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 05, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Quotes, giving, Christmas gifts

Christmas Quotes - The True Meaning of Christmas

Christmas Quotes refelcting the True meaning of Christmas - That Christ was born to us - Our savior came down to live among us, and eventually die for us on a cross. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on December 09, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: True meaning of Christmas, Incarnation, Virgin Birth, Birth of Christ, A Savior is Born

Circle of Learning

Belief and response (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:38 AM on January 13, 2010 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: believe, respond, know, understand

Crossing the Sea

You must do something to get results. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 14, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: results, action

Curiosity

The curiosity of a child (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:15 PM on October 19, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Curiosity, Questions

Darkness and Light

When is it that one can tell the light from the darkness? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:38 PM on February 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Light, Darkness, Care for others, Brothers and sisters in Christ

Dedicated to Christ

Dedication to Christ increases our love for others and creates a humble and teachable spirit (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:00 PM on March 04, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Humility, love, dedication to Christ, teachable spirit

Deepest Joy

To be alone and unhurried in the presence of God (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:57 PM on January 11, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: worship, presence of God, worship, struggle

Defining Joy

The definition of joy in Scripture is vastly different from the world's definition. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 12, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Joy, Happiness, fruits of the spirit

Disarming Hostility

Godly Empathy for others removes hostility (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Empathy, love your enemies

Discipline

Why does God discipline us? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on May 11, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Discipline, correction

Divine Selection

Are we interested in God? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM on February 21, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God, evolution, natural selection

Don't Look So Good

Do you see things through God's Eyes? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:37 AM on July 28, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sight, insight, vision

Don't have the time?

What is it you claim you "don't have the time" for in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 06, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: time, time management, living for Christ, priorities

Dull?

Are you a dull Christian? Christ wasn''t! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 17, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Crucifixion, cross, good friday, easter, cross

Each Act

We cannot separate our choices from the consequences of those choices. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:53 PM on May 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Choices, decisions, consequences

Eternal Love

Jesus, My Eternal Love (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 02, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Love, Valentine's Day, God's Love

Every Earthly Hope

Christ reaches out in the most difficult times to us. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: hope, light, Christ's help, help in times of need

Every Human Heart

The line separating good and evil passes through every heart. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:46 PM on February 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: heart, choices, decisions

Everyday Thanksgiving

We all have much to be thankful for. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:12 AM on November 18, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving, Being Thankful

Explaining Suffering

explaining suffering? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 11, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: suffering, sin, mysteries

Fall or Harvest Festival?

Do you have a fall festival? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:18 PM on October 10, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: fall festival, harvest festival, Halloween

Fallen Man

Surrender is needed for true repentence. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 14, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: repentance, surrender

Family Church?

Church begins in the home. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:34 PM on March 24, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: family relationships, church, raising teens, parenting, spiritual nurture

Famous American Thanksgiving Quotes

Quotes from Famous Americans on Thanksgiving (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:38 PM on November 01, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving Holiday, American Founding Forefathers, Thanks, Blessings of God, Religious Freedom

Fear vs Faith

Faith makes a difference. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:43 PM on October 17, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Fear, Faith

Flowers

Planting seeds (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:12 AM on October 24, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: seeds, taking action, reaping and sowing, results, planning for the future

Forbidden

Sin is hurtful (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:23 AM on August 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sin, temptation

Four Things

Hellen Keller's four things are a good start as a New Year's resolution. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:56 PM on January 01, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: lessons, blind, wisdom, new year, principles to live by

Freedom and Security

What is true freedom? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 21, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Freedom, decisions, choices

Fruitfulness

Are you fruitful spiritually? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:05 AM on May 28, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: spiritual fruit, growth

Genius

Greatness is only achieved through persistent humble obedience at the tasks God has given us (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 PM on September 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: humility, obedience, practive, greatness

Give Thanks for All Fortune

Do you give thanks for the good and the bad? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:21 PM on November 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving, gratitude

Giving

Giving, in God's sight (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM on January 14, 2010 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Giving, sacrifice

God is

The relationship between what we do and God! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:46 PM on July 25, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God Focus

God's Blessings

The greatest blessing is God's love. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 01, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Blessings, thankfulness, grateful, God's love

God's Work

God is a God of Variety (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:29 AM on June 08, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: variety, harmony

Godly Mothers

A godly mother is a rich blessing to her children. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:55 AM on May 06, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother, Mother's day, wealth, rich, poor

Good Morning, Lord

Do you meet with God each morning? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:22 PM on March 16, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Prayer, quiet time, devotional, time with Jesus

Governed by God?

Are we governed by God? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on June 28, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: freedom, liberty

Grasping the Universe

Einstein's thoughts on order in the universe. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: creation, Creator, order, design

Great Leaders

What is a sign of a great leader? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:45 PM on December 26, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: leadership, great leaders

Great and Noble Tasks

Be faithful in the small things too! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:40 PM on February 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: faithfulness, commitment, tasks, decisions, choices, actions

Greatest Fear

Do you fear failure? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:52 PM on August 25, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: fear, failure, success

Greatest Virtue

What is the greatest virtue (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 07, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: thanksgiving, thanks

Growing Faith

Faith comes by.... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:21 AM on September 11, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bible, Scripture, Word of God, Faith

Harvest Festival or Halloween?

Halloween alternative? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:05 PM on October 02, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Halloween Alternative Fall Festival Harvest Festival

Healing Creation

Are we God's healers? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:15 AM on February 27, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: healing, care for others, helping others

Holding on to What You Have

What is faith? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: faith, belief, trust

Honey from a Thorn

Life is full of difficulties but also sweet rewards (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 06, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: rewards, life, difficulties, struggles

Hospital or Museum?

What is the purpose of the church? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:01 PM on February 28, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Saint, sinner, purpose, church

How to Observe Thanksgiving

Do you count your blessings or your crosses? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 15, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Blessing, Thanksgiving

How to have Revival

How do you get revival? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 26, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: revival

Hungry for the Word

Do you hunger for the word of God? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:15 AM on September 09, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bible, scripture, Word of God

If Jesus Were Born Today

What would happen if Christ were to be born in the modern world? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:15 AM on December 17, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Incarnation

In the hands of other people

Can we trust God when others are in control of our fate? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:38 AM on November 12, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Trust, Faith, God's Sovereignty, God in Control

Interest vs Commitment

The difference between interest and commitment (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 24, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Commitment, interest, dedication

Involved Dads

Effect of Fathers on Children (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 16, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father, Father's day, self confidence, humor, fathering

Irritations

Are irritations god' means to mold our character? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:01 PM on May 23, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: character, irritations

Is It Right

How do we decide our actions? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Conscience, decisions, choices

Is the Internet Harmful to Youth?

Is the Internet Harmful to Youth? Recent Research shows there are benefits to youth who use the internet. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:02 AM on November 21, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: internet, youth culture, facebook, myspace, online social networks

Joining Church

What does it take to join your church? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 AM on August 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Church, Congregation, fellowship

Just Like You

What if everyone in your congregation was just like you? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: service, ministry

Keeps you Going

What keeps you going? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:25 PM on May 22, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: perseverance, persistence

Life in the Fast Lane

Are you in the right lane? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:45 AM on February 19, 2008 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: trials, difficulties

Life is Stronger

Life is stronger than death (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Resurrection

Like a Stable

Sometimes Christians seem far nearer to the animals than to Christ. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:34 PM on December 15, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Nativity, Stable, Animals

Little Tasks

Gos is pleased to have a great number of little people who will do a little thing in the service of Christ. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on April 22, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: service, obedience, response, purpose, ministry

Long for the Longing

Are we longing for God? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on April 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Devotion, love of God, longing for God, desiring God, Seeking after God

Love without Understanding

You can love without completely understanding (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on February 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Love, understanding

Memos from a Child

Little notes about what a child really needs. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Children, Parenting, Raising kids, family

Met Someone?

Meet someone special today! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:31 AM on May 13, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: hospitality, friendship, relationships

Most Valuable Asset

Do we recognise the true value of fathers? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:09 PM on June 11, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father, Father's Day, dad

New Year’s Revolution

Ready for a change in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 30, 2008 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: New Year Resolutions, change

No Way?

In Christmas and Easter, God shows us clearly that what man deems impossible God sees as possible! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:45 PM on March 19, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Christmas, empty tomb, impossible, possible

Nothing

Don't belittle the talents you possess. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:01 AM on November 26, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Ability, talents, gifts

Nothing in Return

Drive out the spirit of the Money Changer in your life. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:24 PM on September 29, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Money Changers, Cleansing the Temple, Living for God

On the Lord's Day

Is church attendance important? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:16 AM on July 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church, fellowship, worship, summer, Sunday School

On the Right Track

We must press on toward the Goal for which God has called us! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:16 PM on March 02, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: goal, track, progress, action, stagnant, growth

Onion

When you peel away the layers is there anything left? Take away the titles? Take away the accomplishments? Take away the positions? Take away the opportunities to serve? Take away the layers of denial, the secrets, the bandages and salves... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:07 AM on April 13, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Identity in Christ, hypocrisy, removing the masks.

Perspective

We generally discover what we are looking for! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:00 PM on January 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Perspective, attitude, optimism, pessimism

Peter's Blunders

A looks at Peter and Judas, key figures in the Easter story. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:51 PM on March 01, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Character, Success, failure

Pilgrims

The legacy of the Pilgrims (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:40 AM on November 11, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Worship, legacy, riches, wealth

Postage Stamp

Stick with it until you achieve your goals! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:03 AM on November 26, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Perseverance, Goals, Persistence, Determination

Power of a Decision

Decisions are awakenings to the eternal. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 19, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Decisions, choices

Prayer Capacity

Do you know the real power of prayer? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:31 PM on October 14, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, intercession

Prayer of St. Patrick

Prayer for each day (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Prayer, Dependence upon God, God's Provision

Presents and Presense

Spend time with your teens (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:41 PM on September 09, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: presence, relationship, family, teen, youth, youth ministry

Restoration

Punishment requires restoration. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 28, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: punishment, discipline, restoration

Resurrection?

Why do people question the resurrection? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:36 PM on March 27, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, resurrection, empty tomb

Sacrifice

There is joy in sacrifice. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:59 PM on February 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: sacrifice, joy, seeking God first, choices, decision making

Sandpaper

Dealing with difficulties (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:45 AM on October 12, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: relationships, difficult people

Scaffolding

Are you focused on the building or only the scaffolding? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 31, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Spiritual life, growth, materialism

Seek Him First

Seek God first and every need will be provided for (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:02 PM on February 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Seeking God, Putting God First, Priorities, decision making, choice, pursuits

Self-Esteem

What is the source of a healthy self-esteem (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:03 PM on September 13, 2009 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: self-esteem, identity, self-image

Sesame Street Christmas

God became one of us! Immanuel, God with us! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:37 PM on December 21, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Incarnation

Shade Trees

Do you give without regard for reward? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 21, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: giving, sharing, meaning of life, mentoring

Simple and Sincere

God loves the simple sincere people. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on February 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sincerity, simple

Sin's Results

Sins effects (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 09, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sin, consequences

Singing Birds

Use whatever talents and gifts you have! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:35 AM on November 26, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Ability, talents, gifts

Soldiers in Battle

The Christian life might be compared to a soldier in battle. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:23 AM on September 14, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Spiritual battle, warfare, armor of God, Ephesians 6

Spiritual Vigor

What place does the Bible hold in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:18 AM on September 09, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bible, Scripture, Word of God

Success vs. Fruitfulness

Is there a difference between being fruitful and being successful? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:00 AM on April 25, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: fruitfulness, success

Sun

What we are made of determines the effects of the circumstances in our lives. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Circumstances, Trials, Difficulties, Attitude

Surprising Them?

Does your lifestyle proclaim you a Christian? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: lifestyle, witness, evangelism, Christian Living, testimony

Tablets for Eternity

Interesting thought for the New year... leave a legacy for eternity in the upcoming year! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 30, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Legacy, New Year, mentoring, making a difference, touching hearts, changing lives, goals.

Teaching Children

Games can be learning experiences. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on March 14, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: games, learning, teaching

Thankful Shakespeare

There is much to be thankful for. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:50 PM on November 19, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Thanks, gratitude

Thanksgiving - Thomas Jefferson

The giving thanks regardless of what providence sends our way. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 08, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, thanksgiving, providence, circumstances

The Church

The church then and the church now. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:19 PM on October 12, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Church, Attitudes

The Line Separating Good and Evil

Good and evil lie within each of us. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 AM on June 11, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: good and evil, heart

The Man Who Never Reads

Reading nurtures our ideas and thoughts (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:21 AM on November 16, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Reading, Leadership

The Misery of Arrogance

Arrogance causes misery (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: arrogance, misery

The Perfect Church

Looking for the Perfect Church? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:42 PM on January 22, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church, congregation, faults

The Ripest Fruit

Are you claiming God's promises? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:38 PM on October 21, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, supplication

The Road Not Taken

Which road do you walk? What eternal difference is it making? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:36 PM on July 24, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: impact, making a difference, choices

The Road You Must Take

Martin Luther reflects on discipleship (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:52 AM on May 27, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Discipleship, road, undertsanding, way of the cross

The Secret

We need to learn the secret to the burning heart! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:38 PM on June 18, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: devotion, abiding, quiet time, time with Jesus

The Stone was Rolled Away

Why was the stone rolled away? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:21 AM on March 20, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, resurrection, tomb, stone

The True Front

Every decision is a battle. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 04, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Choice, decision, battles

The Weather Vane

God's love is always there. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on March 24, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God's love

Things God Won't Ask on Judgment Day

What's important to God may not be what we think. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:32 PM on August 09, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: priorities, judgment

Train up a Child

Biblical foundation for parenting (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM on August 09, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: parenting, training, mentoring

True Courage

Courage is the power to do well in the face of a threat. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:39 AM on April 26, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Courage, threat, mother, Mother's Day

Unexpected

Do you limit God in your prayers? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:45 PM on November 29, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Prayer, limitations, belief

Unhappy?

When you see tragedies, natural disasters, and the cruelty of man, its sometimes hard not to have questions about God. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:05 PM on May 24, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: disaster, China earthquake, Myanmar, hope, future, suffering, pain, God's providence, death, loss

Victory in Battle

Are you in the habit of prayer to prepare for the battles of life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on September 09, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, battles, victory, habits

Vision

What is the source of a true vision for your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:18 AM on July 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Vision, Dreams, Purpose, Goals

Waiting On God

What does it mean to wait on God? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:00 AM on March 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, waiting, paitence

Warfare

Is your heart at war? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: choices, decisions, conscience

Watermelon Seeds

Can you explain the mystery of a watermellon seed? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on March 23, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: evangelism, witnessing, mystery of God

Weakness

Weakness has a way of making us rely on God far more than our strengths do. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on March 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: strength, weakness

What Do You Think?

It's not enough to simply know what Jesus said and did. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:27 AM on April 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thinking, decisions, personal faith, scholastics

What I Am Living for

What we live for reveals who we are. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:00 AM on March 02, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Dreams, goals, identity

What Money Can Buy

Does Money Provide us what we truly need? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:10 AM on September 24, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: money, materialism, God's provision

What is wrong with the world?

We should not ask, "What is wrong with the world?" for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather, we should ask, "What has happened to the salt and light?" - John R. W. Stott... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:04 PM on August 26, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
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When Jesus was Born

When the Christ child was born, the whole course of human history was changed. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:26 PM on December 19, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Birth of Christ, Christmas

Where is the Dwelling of God

Does God dwell in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 01, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God's presense

Which Cross?

Do you bear the cross of Jesus? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:12 PM on March 08, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Cross, Following Jesus, Burdens

Which One Will Win?

Do you feed the good or the bad in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:09 AM on April 06, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: choices, decisions, priorities, focus

Which Tooth?

We're anxious to have something happen! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 PM on March 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing

While the Boss is Away

Are you following the Lord's instructions for building his church while he is away? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 15, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Church, discipleship, obedience, Bible study, instruction, following Christ's teachings, preparing for Christ's return.

Worry the Lambs

Are you a healer in the church or do you wound others? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 26, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: complaint, criticism, mending relationships, discord, unity, broken relationships