First, a word from our sponsor (that would be Jesus!) “Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. 2 You’ll receive the same judgment you give. Whatever you deal out will be dealt out to you. 3 Why do you see the splinter that’s in your brother’s or sister’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 4 How…
Read more my pearls are getting trampled and I’ve got this log in my eye…
A lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all…
Read more listening to Jesus in pivotal times (“do this and you will live”)
From now on, brothers and sisters, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that is true, all that is holy, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, and all that is worthy of praise. Practice these things: whatever you learned, received,…
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Read more More on marriage, and Christ’s teachings around divorce
What came into being through the Word was life, and the life was the light for all people.The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not extinguish the light. – John 1 Happy Monday, friends. My lead image today is that of candlelight in church. It is critically important that we shine with intent and integrity,…
Read more This week must be about grace, light, encouragement, and love #election2020
snapshots of a m interesting month
So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived! – 2 Corinth 5:17 The photo is from Saturday morning. Today – so far – is foggy and damp. But something has shifted and leaves are beginning to…
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 Good Tuesday…
Read more If we want healing and wholeness then we must also have community
First, as promised, an announcement about the “One Millionth View” prize. I took all the names of people who had commented on the various platforms during the critical window of time, jumbled them together, and picked a name. I will make contact today and, if the winner consents, feature them (and the book they choose)…
One of the many blessings that come from being a preacher’s husband is the opportunity to go with her to various events. Dinners, speaking invitations, civic engagements, preaching, weddings. I get to spend time with Rebekah, meet interesting people, celebrate important occasions, enjoy good food, and more. On the third day a wedding took place…
Read more “Mazel tov y’all!” – In the best Hebrew-Presbyterian tradition
