Christianity in a Nutshell
Christianity In A Nutshell. Believe what Jesus said. Do the things he told us to do. Isn’t that simple? Yes, but very difficult to live out. Jesus indicated it would…
Different
A little different way of looking at it. Jesus seems to have lived in a very religious time and place. Those who did not practice the culturally embedded religious activities…
LOOK OUT
Look Out Jesus' main opponents were the religious and their leaders. Even among his inner group of 12 was the one who betrayed him to his crucifiers with a demonstration…
FEAR
FEAR Both in the New Testament and the Old Testament, God/Jesus admonishes his people, Don’t be afraid, be brave and courageous or something similar. From those, I assume that He…
Blinded by Religion
Blinded by Religion In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus picked two religious leaders, a Priest and a Levite, who did not see or acted as if they did…
I CAN DO IT MYSELF!
I Can Do It Myself! We thoroughly enjoy our five-year-old Great-granddaughter, although she does have a mind of her own. That often shows in her response, “I can do it myself”.…
Praying As Gods Coworker
Praying As Gods Coworker. In the book, The Scandal of the…
APPRENTICE
Apprentice For sometime I have struggled for a term to describe Christians. I dropped Christian sometime in the past because my Muslim friends associated it with the Crusades and war,…
Light
Light of the World We came home later than usual. It was very dark in our garage. When our garage door opener is activated a single small light bulb also…
Destruction?
Destruction? I have had a problem with some kind of blight in my garden. To get rid of the blight every fall I destroy my garden. I pull up the…
No Supply Ships
Called to go. When Barbara and I were “called” to “go” it was not to a far country. We moved from Louisiana to Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Shortly,…
SINS THAT SELF-DESTRUCT A NATION
Micah The prophet Micah in the Old Testament book named after him says: A society in which the rich and powerful take advantage of the poor and powerless. A society…
JESUS BELIEVED PLUS 2
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED Plus 1
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED (last one)
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #11
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #10
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 8 & 9
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #7
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #6
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #4
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #3
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED #2
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. 2. Jesus believed that faith is the key to opening doors every door-- not correct thinking but childlike faith.…
Things Jesus Believed #1
THINGS JESUS BELIEVED 1. Jesus believed God is like a daddy. Bart Tarman as quoted by Carl Medearis in 42 Seconds. Page 114
Still a Vital Question
Still a Vital Question A number of years ago, I had a conversation with a man I had a lot of respect for. He was a war vet. A committed…
A DANGEROUS PRAYER
A Dangerous Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is an often prayed prayer. Many religious communities pray it weekly. Why do I say it is dangerous? Because right in the middle of…
REAL PRAYER
Real Prayer I heard of an older man for whom prayer was very real. He would get up in the morning and make his coffee. After pouring a cup he…
A FORGOTTEN PATH
A FORGOTTEN PATH Jesus seems to have lived in a very religious time and place. Those who did not practice the culturally embedded religious activities were often ostracized from "polite“…
THE NARROW WAY
HE NARROW WAY The story Jesus told about the Broad Way for the many and the Narrow Way for the few is one that catches the attention of many Christians.…
Does the Holy Spirit Guide People in the Wrong Direction?
Is it possible to be Christian and be Wrong? Does the Holy Spirit Guide People in the Wrong Direction?…
Aunt Babe and the Obituaries
Aunt Babe and the Obituaries I had an old maid Great Aunt, my grandmother's sister, Aunt Babe. In all of my remembrances of her she was old. In her later years, she…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
INTERVIEW
I was interviewed last Sunday at Crossview about one of my Blogs. I come about 40 Minutes in the service. it can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0lLXqmIW4w
The Church of Sweat, Tears and Bandages
The Church of Sweat, Tears and Bandages (Written while on Disaster Relief in Mandeville, LA) Worship for most of us is fairly comfortable. When I was young, we had straight-backed…