Created In His Image
I am overwhelmed by the goodness of God. He sees us as His one-of-a-kind masterpiece. “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago” (Eph 2:10). Now, that is a tough one (but a blessed one) for me […]
The Larger-Than-Life Ego
I remember going forward to the altar for prayer one Sunday after a sermon. This was years ago, and I was one of many impacted by the sermon. As I slipped out of my seat and started down the aisle, I became painfully aware of myself. I felt like everyone was looking at me, focusing […]
The Grover Reminder
Years ago, I taught Children’s Church. Wanting to instill in the children a sense of belonging and purpose in Jesus, I made a flat marionette-like Grover (blue, fuzzy, skinny arms and legs, huge eyes.) Everyone knew this Sesame Street character. He was assembled with brads, so the main joints moved. He illustrated the Body of […]
Acceptance
The human need for acceptance explains why criminal gangs are replete with members, as well as clubs, cults, and many other entities. We ALL want and need acceptance. We ALL dread rejection. Ever walk into a room of strangers and NO ONE approached to welcome or engage you in conversation? It’s so awkward and unsettling. […]
A Zebra’s Stripes
I stood in awe of God’s creation on the savannah plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Our safari guide, James, confirmed how lucky we were to see more than the big five in one day. We exchanged the rhino for hippos, a hyena, ostriches, a herd of wildebeest, and cheetah. I saw that as […]