Author: Matt Hoehner

Devotion: Taming the Tongue

James 3:7-10 A couple years ago my family went to Sea World in Orlando. Though I had seen it before, I was amazed at the water shows as the birds and dolphins were doing their many tricks. And then I saw the fiercest sea creature, the killer whale, not only play with the trainer in the water, but kiss him. That was incredible! It is amazing how man has tamed so many animals, even killer whales. And yet, we can’t tame our tongues. James 3:7-10 states: “All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being...

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Devotion: The Metaphor of Marriage

As young adults begin to engage in serious relationships, marriage is eventually on their mind. Our congregation already has ten weddings scheduled for this year. Have you thought about it? What is marriage all about? There have been many metaphors used to describe marriage. For instance, scissors are made up of two separate blades connected to a handle. But if the blades are not joined together by a pin, they can’t function. So also, unless a husband and wife are joined together by Christ, the marriage cannot function properly. There’s also the metaphor of doubles tennis: to be successful...

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