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A cosmic game of chess (Job 1-5)

August 3, 2007 By Seth 1 Comment

If nothing else, this introduction to Job reminds us that there is a spiritual battle raging in our world.  CS Lewis said that Satan would prefer one of two things: either we give him credit for all of the evil in the world or we don't give him any credit at all.  It's interesting that Job takes the latter approach.  However, even in the midst of ... [Continue Reading]

August 3, 2007 10:00 pm Seth 1 Comment

Sin enters the world, and God has a plan (Genesis 4-6)

August 2, 2007 By Seth 1 Comment

I've done some pretty rotten things in my life, but I don't think I've ever been the first person to do one of those rotten things.  I wonder what it was like for Cain when he realized the magnitude of his sin.  It's hard to believe that humanity took such a dive in such a small amount of time: in a matter of years, the first human beings moved ... [Continue Reading]

August 2, 2007 10:00 pm Seth 1 Comment

The Great Flood and the Glory of God (Genesis 7-11)

August 2, 2007 By Seth Leave a Comment

I can't even begin to imagine what Noah must have felt like when the Lord "shut him in" (Gen. 7:16) that incredible ark.  I would have been wondering what in the world was happening to me and how I had managed to get myself into that mess.  Thankfully I wasn't Noah because I'm not sure if I would have had the guts to follow through with ... [Continue Reading]

August 2, 2007 10:00 pm Seth Leave a Comment

The origins of creativity, and the taste of forbidden fruit (Genesis 1-3)

August 1, 2007 By Seth Leave a Comment

I've just finished my first assigned reading for this journey through the Bible.  I can't help but think of the incredible creativity God exerted when He created the universe.  It's a level of creativity that none of us is able to comprehend.  I suppose it's similar to the way I make brownies and the way my mom makes brownies: her brownies ... [Continue Reading]

August 1, 2007 10:00 pm Seth Leave a Comment

I’m entering the world of blogs…

July 30, 2007 By Seth Leave a Comment

It's hard to believe that I'm breaking down and entering the world of blogs! I hope this will be a place where I can talk about the church, leadership, and my journey through God's Word.  On August 5 I will be challenging the people of LifePoint Church to join me in reading God's Word over the next year.  This message is part of my sermon series: LIFE   ... [Continue Reading]

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Seth is a pastor, author, and speaker who lives in Batesville, Indiana. He is married to Kari, and they have a daughter, Madelyn.

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