I was out for a walk early one Sunday morning. I used the time to pray and think about what I would be doing in a few hours—gathering with other disciples and taking the Lord’s Supper. Since I tend to be a bit of a word nerd, I found myself thinking about the words associatedContinue reading “Body, Blood, Bread & Cup”
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Blessed
Psalm 128 begins in a way familiar to the psalter—with the word Blessed. Half a dozen psalms start this way and another thirty-seven pronounce this desired state of being at some point in their writing. This much should be clear—God is in the business of blessing people! That’s not just what He does—it’s who He is.Continue reading “Blessed”
Community and Individuality
Lewis Smede’s Shame and Grace is a book that’s been helpful to me and to others I’ve shared it with over the years. Although written over three decades ago (1993), it is remarkably prescient in addressing some of the problems we’re now facing as a culture due to the erosion of personal boundaries. Here are some excerpts:Continue reading “Community and Individuality”
Getting in Line
This is a Fiddle Leaf Fig (FLF)—and this particular plant has quite a story. We acquired it more than 30 years ago when someone sent it for my father’s funeral. After the service, when the flowers and greenery were being parceled out, someone offered it to us and we took it. It was maybe aContinue reading “Getting in Line”
Prayer And The Sick
Sometimes our prayers for the sick aren’t very healthy. You may never have thought about this, but it can be a challenge to pray someone who is sick in a way that honors them and God. Since prayer is not just about expressing what’s on our heart, but also what’s on God’ heart, our prayersContinue reading “Prayer And The Sick”
Faded Flowers and Eternal Life
Ray’s aunt lived on the other side of the bay in Mobile. She was elderly, not in the greatest of health, and he hadn’t heard from her in a few days (and neither had her friends). Looking back on it, I suppose he must have had a fairly strong hunch that something was wrong becauseContinue reading “Faded Flowers and Eternal Life”
I’ve Been to Church!
In Psalms, there is the principle I like to think of as the “I’ve been to church” principle. (Yes, I know disciples are “the church,” but there is also something to the idea of “coming together as a church” – 1 Corinthians 11:18 and I’m after something like that here). You’ve “been to church” when you’veContinue reading “I’ve Been to Church!”
Top Ten Things I’ve Learned as a Dad
Fatherhood. There’s nothing quite like it. It will take to new heights and bring you to your knees—sometimes all in the same day. I am blessed to be the father to three children who all made it successfully to adulthood. I suppose they learned something from me. I know I learned a lot from them.Continue reading “Top Ten Things I’ve Learned as a Dad”
Too Wonderful For Me
When Moses took his sandals off before God, did the desert sand burn his feet? Was there smoke from the bush and if so, did it fill his nostrils or cause his eyes to tear? Was the wind blowing that day? If it was important for us to know any of these things, we wouldContinue reading “Too Wonderful For Me”
The Fruit of Gratitude
Humility is the fruit of gratitude. We all know the feeling that comes when someone does something special for us or gives us something significant—we are indebted to them. The most appropriate response we can make is to say thank-you because we are touched and humbled by their generosity. That’s the way it is with our Father.Continue reading “The Fruit of Gratitude”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 