I’ve preached a few one-off sermons over the last year and a half. This summer, our pastor went on a sabbatical and asked if i could fill in for the month of August, so this Sunday starts my first sermon series. Check it out here later.
Did you know one of the most important environmental technologies in your vehicle is hidden underneath it?
A catalytic converter works quietly every time you drive, helping transform harmful exhaust gases into cleaner emissions.
📖 History / Origin
The catalytic converter was developed in the 1970s as governments introduced stricter vehicle emission regulations to combat air pollution. It was pioneered by engineer Eugene Houdry, whose research into catalytic technology laid the foundation for modern emission control systems. Today, catalytic converters are standard equipment in most gasoline and diesel vehicles worldwide, playing a vital role in reducing automotive pollution.
🛠️ Types of Catalytic Converters
This is from one of the my favorite pastor’s devo this morning. It was a great reminder as I get ready to head out Monday for tour. I hope it encourages someone else too.
“I don’t actually know how God moves a soul from “lost” to “saved” or from “idle” to “devoted discipleship”. All I know is to do my part and leave the rest to God. Today, I can encourage someone with a card or a call. I can pray. I can hold the hand of someone who is struggling or hurt. I can be a friend to someone who is lonely. I can smile at the frowning face of someone I pass on the street. I can continue to teach what God lays on my heart. I can share what God has done in my life. I can run the race and finish well even w…
When Reason Serves Rebellion
Proverbs 22:13
“The sluggard says, ‘There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!’”
This one challenged me more than I expected.
The part that stood out wasn’t the laziness. It was how easily we can come up with reasons to justify what we already want to do.
The proverb isn’t really about lions. It’s about excuses.
That’s a really good reminder and slap in the face, to be honest. I have caught myself having all the solid reasons to do things my way, when deep down I know it’s not His way. I usually know how I would “do it” and rarely slow down enough to listen or accept the way “He would do it”.
I pray that as I head out next week I make the time to pass on my way in exchange for His way, that I show His love instead of my ambition and walk in a manner that points others to Him through my actions or inactions. I pray this over all our brothers and sisters putting on the show while being the light in this dark world.
Love this!