Less than 19% of Christians read the bible regularly…that is not daily…that is just regularly. If we can’t change that culturally or nationally, we can change that at First Assembly, and we can change that personally

Most of us have heard the word sin. What is sin? What are the consequences of sin? What do we really understand and believe about sin? Perhaps a better question is do I/you/we have an aversion/loathing/dislike to sin as much as God does? Is it repugnant to us…or have we gotten to the place where we are comfortable with sin? Do you have any pet sins? Do you have any sins that you tolerate more than others? I believe it is human nature for us to be more accepting of some sins…while being harder on others! I think it is important for all of us to remember that sin has consequences!

How many of you have experienced God’s love? Now, I am not asking you what you have seen in others…I am asking what you have experienced in your own life. When it comes to love…I am not sure if we really understand it…or live it. Love has been written about since the beginning of time. It has been the topic of poets, it has caused wars, people have been killed because of it, and songs have been written about it. Some people use the word all the time…some people use it sparingly. If there is any group of people who should…should understand love…it should be the followers of Christ.