by Greg Burdine | Mar 29, 2019 | Christian Living
“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” (Mark 1:35) Mornings have always been a challenge for me. I am not a morning person. At least, at the beginning of my ministry. I would get out...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 26, 2019 | Sermon
“… Forsaking all others keep only unto her so long as you both shall live. ” The words above are part of the traditional wedding vows. The marriage covenant is an exclusive agreement. It isn’t mean or judgmental for a husband to throw off the...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 21, 2019 | Christian Living, Sermon
One of the deepest and most powerful principles of human nature is the craving to be appreciated. Everybody wants to feel wanted. Even pastors have the deep down desire to know that people appreciate their ministry. I have been in full time ministry since I graduated...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 14, 2019 | Christian Living, Sermon
What’s in it for me? This seems like a selfish motivation. Most of the time it is. But Is the desire for reward a proper motive for service? The fact that God promises rewards is proof that the motive is not a sinful one, even though it may not be the highest...
by Greg Burdine | Mar 13, 2019 | Christian Living, Sermon
Where there is not future, there is little motivation for the present. Years ago, a small town in Maine was proposed for the site of a great hydroelectric plant. Since the dam would be built across the river, the entire town would be submerged. When the project was...
