Normal Christianity
Is it so strange to think that “normal” Christianity can, and should be, summed up in the words of Jesus: “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these…” (John 14:12 NIV)? This should be a call to action for all believers! We […]
Enter Jesus
Leaving the airport in Glasgow, Scotland, most American drivers are confounded by the double-lane round-abouts they encounter. Navigating these round-abouts is an almost immediate necessity to enter the expressways to move ahead with your trip. (Consider left-sided driving and changing lanes in busy airport traffic.) Some tourists say they go full-circle several times before they […]
Grasshoppers or Conquerors?
Most of us are familiar with the passage in Numbers 13. This is the story of the twelve men that were sent to spy out the land that the Israelites were about to enter. Keep in mind the words “about to.” They all came back agreeing that the land was indeed flowing with milk and […]
Mind Craft
Romans 8:6 “…the mind set on the spirit is life and peace.” I’ve never had interest in video games, but sometimes we learn lessons in unexpected places. The other day my boys were playing Minecraft and I won’t name any names but—mistakes were made! One boy stole a “Netherite sword” from the other and their […]
Beware of the Driftwood
Driftwood is remains of trees in whole or part that have been washed into the ocean from flooding or high winds. The EPA states “never burn in your wood burning appliances any driftwood, due to release of toxic chemicals when burned.” Driftwood is mainly ornamental. Can we become spiritual driftwood, ending up just ornamental? Some […]