We were given labels
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Cor 11:1 Have you taken one of those quick, ten question, goofy personality tests on the internet? Based on our answers we are told that we are: an introvert, best suited for life in the Deep South, or of we were living in […]
Did you catch all that?
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 Did you catch all that? We talk about the kingdom in church like we know it well. But do we? I find it hard to grasp the kingdom of God or the Kingdom […]
Headfirst right into a light pole
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5 Headfirst right into a light pole! As seniors in high school, me and a few friends were walking briskly down a busy street. We were on our way to see a movie and we were cutting our […]
Don’t leave yourself stranded
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double- edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart – Hebrews 4:12 Don’t leave yourself stranded! Right now I’m waiting to board a plane. I’m leaving Boston and and […]
Too caught up in debates
Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. – Psalm 82:3 Ask yourself this tough question: “As a Christian, who or what do you spend most of your time defending? Jesus? The Bible?” Sometimes I wonder if we get too caught up in debates and issues. […]
Don’t have the manpower
For the battle is not yours, but God’s. – 2 Chronicles 20:15c It’s like a scene out of a movie. A giant army is advancing and the people of Judah don’t have the manpower or the weapons to defend themselves. The king gathers the people to the temple to ask the Lord what to do. […]
Dogs do strange things
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 Dogs do strange things when they get excited. Some dogs jump up in the air, others get loud and bark whenever the doorbell rings. Other dogs get excited and, well…you know. I met a dog named Jack that ran […]
We can rest in the truth
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 High octane jet fuel. We aren’t talking about the cheap stuff. The Word of God fuels us like […]
Confession is like peroxide
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 Confession is like peroxide on a skinned knee. It’s not going to feel good, but it brings about healing. It removes the infection of […]
Where some accept Him
Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. – Matthew 10:32 This verse is an excerpt where Jesus gives his disciples a sobering set of instructions as he sends them out for ministry. He paints a picture of a world where some will accept Him and others will resist […]