The mind of Christ in us was the subject of the sermon and Scriptures yesterday. The challenge was that this mind of submission, giving up, of others before me, would be our mind. It's not natural for "Me first" , "I" centered humans but should be for the blood-washed, changed believer. The challenge of the sequel is to name someone who has been seen by you showing the mind of Christ. Maybe someone like Timothy or Epaphroditus (Philippians 2) or Jim Eilott or __________. You fill in the blank, hopefully using your name.

"Adoration to the King of Kings" was the name of last night's cantata. The music was wonderful, the message of the music even better. I left feel that I needed to lift up my King, love Him, seek Him, surrender to Him, and above all serve Him. He is worthy; He's my creator, sustainer, and salvation, He supplies my needs, He strengthens my weakness, and allows me to walk with Him. "All Hail, King Jesus"! Amen.

I'm so glad that the Christian's hope doesn't imply doubt. We are as sure as our future as God is true. It is for certain that Jesus is coming again, that Heaven is our home, and that we will be rewarded or suffer the loss of reward. Since that's all for sure let's get ready by watching, working, and waiting. Amen?

The sequel this week is not to a sermon but from an adult Sunday School paper (Power for Living) and is a "you comment" sequel. The story is about Tim Tebow, an outstanding quarterback for the Florida gators. How would you advise him is the sequel. Suppose he felt called by God after college to be a missionary or pastor and yet had on his table a multimillion dollar contract to play professional football and he asked you what to do - what would you tell him and why? Think about it and write a comment.

Sunday morning the message was about being rich in this world's goods. Most of us would say that we are not rich but does stale, moldy bread say we are? How about leftovers we end up throwing out instead of eating? How about clothes in our dressers we haven't worn for months? Do they say we are rich and selfish too? When was the last time we gave some food or clothing to our Jesus? Think about it just a little and read 1 Timothy 6:8-20.