After my first grandchild was born I fell madly in love with that little boy…but I soon discovered that I had no room in my life for him! For years I had failed to factor in a major part of God’s creation–the Sabbath and thus when “the lad” entered into my life all my carefully … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2019
You’re da man! (or woman)
There was a man…, (John 1:6) The first five verse of John are a philosophical and theological masterpiece that great minds have explored for centuries. They are John’s “nativity story” of the incarnation. But immediately and abruptly following is another vital piece of the puzzle in the story of God’s dealings with the human race. … Continue reading
It’s NOT about perfection
Why is it we have this penchant for perfect? Honestly, outside of God, who or what is perfect? You’ve never seen perfect in your life and will not until you get to Heaven. Things are going to manage to wiggle the wrong way today—it’s called “life.” Relax; do your best; make a contribution; enjoy the … Continue reading
Looking for a year’s worth of sermon material?
As Leonard Sweet stated in his book, Out of the Question, Into the Mystery, lists need not leave people listless. I was intrigued by his list of recommended topics that a Christian should be familiar with. Considering our mandate to “make disciples…teaching them to observe all things I commanded you”, the following list ought to … Continue reading
It’s not your fault!!!
Virtually everything that is happening in your life right now is not your fault or at least not totally your fault, but how you respond is. Don’t get caught up in who’s to blame and finger pointing. It is what it is, it’s time to deal with it. So, decide to step up and start … Continue reading
How many enemies do you have?
In his day, the Apostle Paul asked a provocative question. He asked, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) Actually, the answer is: “A whole lot!” The answer to this question is almost endless. For example, there are approximately eight billion people on planet earth right now. So, at least … Continue reading
