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!”
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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”
“Do Not Seek The Treasure”
When Pete spoke these words to Ulysses and Delmar in the movie theater in O Brother Where Art Thou?, he had given them up to Sheriff Cooley. If they went after the treasure as they were planning, it would be at the cost of their lives. Since Ulysses and Delmar were not the most discerning of individuals (WeContinue reading ““Do Not Seek The Treasure””
Pilgrimage
I’m standing on the front porch looking out into rain. It’s the day before we move. We’ve lived in the house for fifteen years—fifteen years of abundance, blessing, and a few heartaches. There’s nothing luxurious about the house, but it’s comfortable. There’s room for entertaining, for our Home Group (a fellowship group from church), andContinue reading “Pilgrimage”
Will God Reign in the Rain?
Chapters 1-4 of 1 Corinthians are a unit where Paul takes aim at the divisiveness and fragmentation of the church. This discord was reflected in the alliances they had formed over different teachers. It was all quite competitive—and equally unhealthy. We tend to align ourselves with someone or something because it reflects our own likesContinue reading “Will God Reign in the Rain?”
I Marvel at the Wisdom of my God
There was no shortage of wisdom at Corinth! Their philosophers, poets, statesmen, and orators were brimming over with it. There was the wisdom of their gods. Corinth was a seaport and only fifty miles from Athens so like them, they would have had a god for every occasion and just to be safe—they probably also hadContinue reading “I Marvel at the Wisdom of my God”
A Kingdom Divided Against Itself
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours. (1 Corinthians 1:2) Things had gotten sideways at Corinth. Not only had the disciples gone rogue in following different teachers, it appearsContinue reading “A Kingdom Divided Against Itself”
Sheila’s Great Escape
Say “hello” or maybe “g’day” to Sheila. If you think you had a tough day Tuesday, think about Sheila’s day. Sheila is the personal pet of a family who operates a 500-acre animal ranch and pumpkin patch in Auburn, Alabama, called Choctafaula. It is billed as “Auburn’s Natural Escape.” Apparently, Sheila took the escape part toContinue reading “Sheila’s Great Escape”
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