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Posted By Max A. Gaskins on February 28, 2010
As believers, we all know that we should pray. The question is, do we know why, or how? In order for us to have an effective prayer life there are a few things that we should have an understanding of. First and foremost, prayer is nothing more than having…
A Conversation With God…
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on January 14, 2010
As most, if not all of you know, I’m a member of an internet society called facebook. Recently we saw a need to ask for the prayers of all of our friends, and friends of friends, for a newborn, Ryker Waller. When Ryker was born, she was bleeding internally. The doctors found a tumor and for five days Ryker fought for her life. This would seem to be a heartbreaking story and one that would cause great despair to those close to Ryker. Surprisingly it did just the opposite. (more…)
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on January 12, 2010
People enjoy being around others who enjoy life. I know I do! It is amazing to me, how I can be in a grumpy mood and run across someone that is all bouncy and fun and it completely changes my attitude. Being around someone all of the time that is bitter, or grumpy or depressed, is not what I call having a good time. I want to spend my time with someone that celebrates life and is full of passion! So… Why can’t I be that person that loves life?
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on December 7, 2009
When I was about nine years old I stayed at a friend’s house during a revival in Pasadena, TX. After we went to bed and I fell asleep, my friend snuck out of bed and took a slice of chocolate cake. The next morning, his mother asked me whether or not I or my friend (who for the purpose of this story we will refer to as Timothy Fleming) had eaten any of the cake the previous night.* I told her that we both went to bed and neither had gotten up and eaten anything. What she failed to mention is that Timothy’s face was covered in dried chocolate, but that soon became abundantly clear as Timothy rounded the corner. Now, there are two lessons we can take from this story. First, never cut your friend out of a sweet deal. Second, your face often betrays you. (more…)
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on December 5, 2009
Our society places men generally in two groups: conservative or liberal. Many claim to be one or the other. Politicians wear this moniker with pride. They talk from one position or the other and polarize people as they push their agenda. We find our country in a state of division. Division has occurred also in many churches by one group being branded a liberal or a conservative. Which group would we place Jesus in? Let’s see if we can come to any conclusions.
Jesus was born into a world of great social change. Never was there a more dangerous time to live. It is clear just how dangerous when Herod decreed to massacre the first born male (up to age 2– Matt. 2:16.) It was an era of strict rule with the execution of the guilty occurring swiftly and without mercy. It would be most difficult to label the government of the day “liberal or conservative” for there is little resemblance to the world we live in today. What about the daily life of Jesus if we applied our modern terms as a standard? (more…)
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on December 4, 2009
The game is coming to a close. The fourth quarter is about to start. There is a question that needs to be asked… Are you an eligible player? To be a functional part of the team, you must be! Having a flag thrown at this time of the game, can be detrimental to not only yourself, but you can hurt the team.
The team needs as many players as possible. The team would like to depend upon you, but can’t if you are ineligible!
1Jn 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on December 1, 2009
When comparing football to Christianity there are some certainties. There must be a good game plan, offense, defense and a bench with depth. There must also be a good coach(s). Another aspect of this correlation is the spectator.
At some point in our spiritual life it might become necessary for us to be a spectator. You might be thinking, that I am out of bounds on this one, but I ask you to bear with me and keep reading…
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on November 27, 2009
Are you a team player? Christianity is certainly individualized, but it is a team as well. There is no doubt that we are responsible for our own salvation (Philippians 2:12), but the support of our brother’s and sister’s in Christ is extremely important! How many times have we seen a great team fail (and therefore the individuals fell) because of a prima donna? What follows is an exhortation for us all to become good team players…
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on November 24, 2009
Football is not a game for the weak of mind or body. It is a sport that requires discipline and dedication. You might think that comparing this gruesome sport to our spiritual walk is far fetched, but I submit unto you that it is not. I hope by the time you finish reading this you will be a stronger and more determined child of God than when you started, and that you will have a fervor and zeal for the Lord’s work, akin to a warrior; for Christianity is not for the weak of mind. It is a life of quiet strength and leadership that requires us to continually be adjusting and re-evaluating the direction we are headed.
Posted By Max A. Gaskins on November 23, 2009
Why would Christ run? Who would he run from? What would he run towards?
Christ didn’t run. Everything he did was deliberate and well thought out, but there was running. In Matthew 28:8 the two Mary’s ran to tell the disciples about the risen savior and ever since then disciples of Christ have been running for one reason or another!
