1/2 Truths



Adam Hamilton, our pastor, just finished a great 5 week series titled 1/2 Truths.
Here are the titles of the messages with my short take on them.
  • Everything Happens for a Reason:
    Some things do happen for a reason.
  • God Helps Those Who Help Themselves:
    God helps those who cannot help themselves.
  • God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle:
    Sometimes we need others to help us handle life.
  • God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It:
    Simplistic readings of the scriptures are not helpful.
  • Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin:
    Love your neighbor. Hate your own sin.
I liked the series and felt it brought balance to these religious cliches. If you are interested you can view the videos here.


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  1. Everything Happens for a Reason:
    Some things do happen for a reason.
    -- I actually do believe everything happens for a reason...but yea, maybe not everything...

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves:
    God helps those who cannot help themselves.
    -- This is a definite no-no and I LOVE your take on it

    God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle:
    Sometimes we need others to help us handle life.
    -- he does, and that is why we need Him

    God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It:
    Simplistic readings of the scriptures are not helpful.
    -- God said it, I understand it, I believe it, I obey it ;) now that is the hard part

    Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin:
    Love your neighbor. Hate your own sin.
    -- You said it perfectly

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    1. Thanks for those thoughts Pearlie. I think that you would enjoy watching the "Everything Happens for a Reason" (30 minute) message. Adam speaks about Calvinism (He is a Wesleyan) in it. You can check it out at http://www.cor.org/worship/sermon-archives/show/sermons/Everything-Happens-for-a-Reason/

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