“I came so they (all of us) can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of…” – Jesus, John 10:10 So I have to confess that my last post (Every Car We Have Ever Owned) was not exactly devotional in content. But it absolutely was fun, and I firmly…
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Then Jesus called a little child over to sit among the disciples, and said, “I assure you that if you don’t turn your lives around and become like this little child, you will definitely not enter the kingdom of heaven…” – Matthew 18:2-3 Every Sunday morning I enjoy the privilege of leading an adult-ed class at…
So I was talking to my dog about a few things – as one does. You know, about life, and the Universe, and chasing rabbits, and just how glorious it is to walk through the park when it’s 65-degrees and sunny. And I said something like, “Hey Max; you’re pretty happy, aren’t you?” And he…
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Tell people who are rich at this time not to become egotistical and not to place their hope on their finances, which are uncertain. Instead, they need to hope in God, who richly provides everything for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in the good things they do, to be generous,…
Read more Real life – life that has substance, and authenticity, and meaning.
Okay, so I love “Photo Friday.” Not only is it a fun way to review what pictures I have left out over the week, but it’s generally a lighter post. And, when there is so much heaviness that demands my attention as a commentator from day to day, lighter is a breath of fresh air.…
this is a hope story rooted in Jesus
Children are a non-stop party!
After all the excitement of Summer it’s kind of nice to experience an ordinary weekend. You know, the kind that involves men’s Bible-study Saturday morning, work in the garden for a few hours, a quiet evening at home, then Sunday morning church back to the regular schedule. But even “ordinary” turns out to be pretty…
“A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of…” – Jesus, John 10:10 Video: “Sloth, the 4th Deadly Sin,” picks up at around the 28-minute mark. – Rebekah Sloth is when you are blessed with…
being a Christian doesn't give us a free pass but instead means that we get to participate in God's initiatives of grace, and healing, and mercy, and restoration,
Read more Life is difficult, faith doesn’t change that, love wins anyway…
