Are you looking for a church?There is one thing to avoid. Easy love. That’s right. We need not join churches where love does not challenge us. Easy love is careless love. It’s love that does not take action. It’s accepting you just as you are but doing nothing further about it. A church that will … More One Thing to Avoid in a Church
Maybe you don’t often associate Christmas with politics. But the birth of Jesus Christ and His ensuing message disrupted politics from the day He was born right through to our day. And it will continue to do so until He comes a second time. Ancient prophecy revealed that Jesus would disrupt all government — it … More Christmas… Political Disruption and the Paradox of Peace
Ever heard that expression? I have…and I agree. Let’s. But often I’ve heard it said in defense of not wanting to get political, or of not wanting to speak or debate politics, or as a deflection not to take a political stand. Here’s the problem though. The gospel itself is political — and so much … More Let’s just focus on the Gospel…
Have you ever experienced long-term enduring pain? I have. And I am. Pain can be debilitating and disheartening. Sometimes even pre-occupying. I’m glad it has an expiry date. Two years ago I had surgery for a hernia on my left side that had gotten quite a bit out of control. Prayers were answered when during … More Pain. Has an Expiry Date
This world was created very good, but was susceptible to pain, shame and suffering. Interesting that this same world was delivered through pain, shame, and suffering. This world is a fallen world. Fallen from its original very good state. It has been subjected to sin and evil and has become a world of pain, shame … More Pain, shame, suffering… towards Deliverance, Freedom, and Hope at Easter
“Imagine what it must be like to face death without the assurance of salvation, to handle sickness without the comfort of prayer, or to deal with uncertainty without the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Imagining can help us be more like Jesus.” ………… Randy Newman, Questioning Evangelism “When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion … More Imagine facing death…
Christmas is a time of wonder, excitement, anticipation, beauty…… and stress. This year particularly. We’ve all had our share of curveballs, cancellations, and complications. Tired of a dragged-out pandemic. Often we give gifts. Including gifts of our time, our talents, ourselves, our homes, whatever. What about giving the gift of sharing with those close to … More Unpacking the Gift of Reality, “I’m not ok.”
This world, when it was created in its very good state, was susceptible to pain, shame and suffering. Interesting that this same world was delivered through pain, shame, and suffering. This world is a fallen world. Fallen from its original very good state. It has been subjected to sin and evil and is a world … More Pain, shame, suffering… and Deliverance?
This is a ‘guest’ post from Lisa Quintana, copied with her permission, from her website, https://thinkdivinely.com/. She has some great posts; I encourage you to visit her site. In this post she gives some clarity at a foundational level as to the reliability of the Bible. I thought it was well written and worth sharing. … More Why the Bible is Reliable
I wonder if in the challenges and frustration of isolation God is teaching us that for too long we isolated Him to the margins of our life. It was often, “Not now Lord… I’m busy!” And all those things we buried ourselves in… fell to the wayside when crisis hit. Closed. Due to COVID-19. We … More Easter Isolation and Pondering Eternity
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