Metamorphosis
The word metamorphosis means to change a person in nature into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means. That’s what God does for us when we believe on Jesus as Savior and Master. He SUPERNATURALLY changes us. WE WERE: Alienated. “Once you were alienated from God…” Colossians 1:21. We were estranged, separated from […]
I Am Intolerant
Intolerance. We hear that word a lot today. There’s gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance and many more. Symptoms are varied and only abate as the offending food is eliminated. There is also much discourse about cultural intolerance. If you happen to differ on some topics, you are automatically labeled an intolerant bigot! Well…I’ve decided to embrace […]
Timeless Loyalty
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17) One characteristic of strong friendship is loyalty. That is in short supply in our culture. Marriage vows are forgotten, Christian living is ditched, even sports teams are easily abandoned. The good news is there is “a faithful God who keeps […]
THE MEEKNESS OF WISDOM
James 3:13-16 (ESV): “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, […]
Answer Yes or No
God takes a lot of abuse, derision and especially misunderstanding He doesn’t deserve. Many have a very skewed picture of who God is. I sure did. That was on me. I did not know His impeccable character. I saw Him through the prism of my upbringing at home, my church experience and my own difficulties. […]