Read Matthew 20:17-23 Something that all of us with zero combat experience should realize is that we really have no clue what combat veterans have really been through (for which I am deeply grateful). Historical records prove this, as some have worried that “their generation’s great war” would end before they “got a chance to get in it”. The combat …
Read Psalm 50 and Matthew 23:1-12 Talk is cheap.” “Actions speak louder than words.” “Do as I say, not as I do.” “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” You’ve no doubt heard or said some version of these phrases and we all understand their meaning. Though they may not be explicitly Scripture-based, these types of phrases are certainly in …
Read Daniel 9: 4-10 and Luke 6: 36-38 Webster’s Dictionary defines humility as “a modest or low view of one’s own importance”. C.S. Lewis once said “Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less”. As followers of Christ, both of these definitions have relevance. Humility is a tricky characteristic. Saying, “I am a humble person” seems …
Read Psalm 130 & Matthew 5:20-26 Anger is a result of judgment. When Jesus’ anger was most on display, it was rooted in His righteous judgment against the sin He was confronting. He made a judgment and was acting out that righteous decree. However, we’re not Jesus. Our anger is typically unrighteous and a result of some self-serving, selfish judgment. …
Read Isaiah 55:6-11 & Matthew 7:7-12 I like the prophet, Isaiah! He is one of the Old Testament characters who God allows to do two things really well; Warn of judgment and proclaim the good news of a future hope! We all like the good news part! Jesus Christ has the best good news of all. The promise that we …
Read Luke 11:29-32 Bill Engvall was a hilarious comedian I could relate to growing up in the mid 90’s. Here is one of his jokes: “a trucker gets his truck stuck under an overpass, and the responding policeman asks “Hey, you get your truck stuck?” Without missing a beat, the trucker answers, “No sir, I was delivering that overpass and I …
Read Matthew 6:7-15 and Habakkuk 3 When I first chose to write a devotional about the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15), I didn’t know a revival was about to break out among university students in America. I didn’t know young people who were normally bored with chapel services would suddenly linger at the altar for hours, praying and weeping over their …
We’re blessed at Venture to have Trustees who have the spiritual maturity and special skills and experience to help plan, execute, and monitor our finances rigorously. As a group, they work diligently throughout the year to help us ensure we’re being God-honoring and wise in our finances. The Pastors of Venture enthusiastically recommend Eric Plemmons to the church to serve …
Venture is expanding its Children and Student Ministry staffing to meet the growing needs of our church. We are looking for qualified people to join our team and provide leadership in these two areas. Both of these opportunities are currently part-time but could develop into more in the future. Lincolnton Campus Director of Children and Preschool Job Summary – The Lincolnton …
The devastation in Florida is going to be MASSIVE! I’ll never forget when we arrived to help people a few days after Katrina. It’s hard to describe with words. If you want to support a nonprofit that I can personally testify as totally trustworthy, highly efficient, and incredibly effective, then click the link below to support the NC Baptist Disaster …
