Fully Alive
“The Glory of God is man fully alive.” This quote from Irenaeus, an early church father, has stirred something in me. When God said, “Let us create man in our own image”, it was very good! Adam and Eve were fully alive, enjoying the presence and fellowship of God. But then came the fall, the […]
On Eagles’ Wings
Several years ago, I found myself at the Grand Canyon, watching eagles fly from their high perches. It was breathtaking to watch the ease and grace with which they took to the sky. I was reminded of this when I heard someone describe an eagle “mounting up”. When an eagle mounts up, it goes to […]
Breaking Bread
Jesus and his disciples lived together, worked together, ministered together, traveled together, and broke bread together! Sharing a meal or “breaking bread” was an integral part of their relationship, creating bonds of brotherhood and deep connection. Jesus chose this coming to the table, the taking of wine and the breaking of bread as a way […]
A Regular Guy
Despite his name, which we find hard to pronounce and spell in today’s world, Epaphras was a regular guy. Paul describes him to the church at Colossae as “one of you.” He was highly commended by Paul. Was it because he helped start the church there? No. It was his prayer life. Apparently, he had […]
Bowl Tipping Prayers
Where are the drought busting, mountain moving, bowl tipping, prayers of God’s people? How do we get from here to there? The short answer is, I don’t know. I come to the table with more questions than answers, communing with The Bread of Life but still hungry. How about you? I see in 1 Kings: […]