Just a Reminder
The Bible has a lot to say about our responsibility to the poor and needy. Here is a sample : WISDOM LITERATURE If you help the poor, you are…
My Inclinations
My Inclinations The Bible indicates we should not always follow the inclinations of our human nature. I know I cannot or I would be in big trouble. For instance, I…
JESUS AND CHURCH
JESUS and CHURCH? Do we worship, praise, defend, build up, work for the church or Jesus? We talk about the church. We work to get people to join the church…
Player or Spectator
Player or Spectator NF L football season is underway. In our area purple jerseys with players names, both past and present, on them have popped up all over. Mixed in…
Sodom
A thought before our celebration of excessive eating as a declaration that we deserve all we have that others don’t. Sodom We often focus on some sins as being far…
Could It Be?
Could it be? In Jesus day the religious leadership opposed him at every turn. We seldom see it that way but it seems to me that Satan was using the…
JESUS IS LORD?
JESUS IS LORD As a follower of Jesus there are a number of things I believe. Basic to all of those is the ancient statement, “Jesus is Lord.“That was a…
EARS TO HEAR, EYES TO SEE
Ears To Hear Eyes To See As I continue to age I am more and more aware, even with hearing aids, that I do not hear as well as I…
Pulling Bitter-Weeds
Pulling Bitter-weeds When I was a boy visiting at Grandpa’s, he always asked me if I would pull up some bitter-weeds. Bitter-weeds had a terrible odor, but that was not…
MISUNDERSTOOD
Misunderstood It is always frustrating to get feedback and see that someone has taken something out of context or just totally missed what you were trying to get across. Most…
CHURCH?
CHURCH? Our Pastor, one Sunday, commented that when we mention CHURCH images of buildings come to mind. These images are usually substantial, solid buildings with varied designs. When Jesus said,…
amazing
AMAZING Some Christians seem to always focus on the wrath of God. Others seem to focus on the love of God in Christ Jesus. It probably says more about us…
A Little Different Approach
A Little Different Approach. Broad and Narrow Way Jesus seems to have lived in a very religious time and place. Those who did not practice the culturally embedded religious activities…
Praying For Me
Praying for Me Be careful how you pray for me. I am in my 80’s. That means I have lived long enough to wear out certain parts. Because of mileage and…
WHICH WELL?
WHICH WELL? Have you ever seen church folks that are constantly chasing something new? Often they become “church hoppers”. They find a church and it is wonderful. The pastor is…
Things To Do, Places To Go
Things to do, places to go. If you’re like many people as you grew up and into adulthood, you had many dreams about your future. Things you wanted to accomplish. Adventures you…
THE ENEMY
The Enemy Suppose during the COVID crisis our medical system would have decided that the way to get rid of COVID was to isolate everyone diagnosed. That way the sick…
BIBLE STUDY
BIBLE STUDY A small church was without a pastor. They called the Seminary and were sent one of their recent graduates. He shows up on Sunday and preaches a fantastic…
QUESTION
Did Covid mess up our country? Or did Covid reveal how messed up we had become?
Playing It Safe
PLAYING IT SAFE All around the world Followers of Jesus are risking their lives and property by following him. When they attend worship, they are at risk of persecution and…
PRAYER AND EXPECTATIONS
I had a friend make a comment to me last week that needed some reflection. He was talking about his religious background, having grown up in a Charismatic church. He now attends a…
A Better Way
A Better Way As I understand it, Jesus and the early Christians changed their world. How? They did not hold big demonstrations. They did not attempt to take over the…
Called to Adventure
Called to Adventure Jesus called people to follow him. That must have been exciting to go with him and hear his teaching, to see the miracles, and to be a part…
On The Reef
When I was in the first grade, my dad, who was a career Army man, was assigned to a very small base in the South Pacific almost on the equator.…