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 […]
The Sabbath
In 0.35 seconds, I learned the word Sabbath is mentioned 172 times in the Bible. There are two main Hebrew words used for rest: Sabbath, which means to stop working and nuakh, which means to dwell or settle. Genesis 2:3 reminds us: “So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God […]
Access
My memory summons an iconic photograph from the early sixties when I think about ACCESS. Little John-John Kennedy is just a toddler as he peaks through the small door in front of the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House. Security protocols involving an audience with POTUS are formidable, even more so […]
No Carb Bread
Our culture is replete with specialized diets to enhance our health. Most recommend limiting carbohydrate intake. One of the tastiest delivery systems of carbs is bread! And I’m told limiting or eliminating bread is rather difficult. Good News! There is bread that has ONLY beneficial properties – to our bodies AND our souls. When we […]
I Cry Jesus
We listen to the cries of the world around us; cries of injustice, equality – “I want what matters to me.” We hear the cries of the broken, the wounded, and families who live in fear of sending their children to school, for fear of the unknown. We the Church, as the body of Christ, […]