thoughts on life and faith
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 Where is this abundant life Jesus promised? I look within Church walls, and I'm not sure I see it. Are we doing this faith thing correctly? Are we so … Continue reading The Abundant Life of Mind Control
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 This is an incredibly challenging promise from God. How can all things work for our good in a world of brokenness and deferred dreams? I mean, we all know plenty … Continue reading The Good Promise of Mind Control
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5 Raise your hand if you need wisdom? No really, keep it up so we can count. Odds are, everyone around you would raise their hand enthusiastically. Life … Continue reading The Wisdom of Mind Control
3 God’s will is for you to be holy . . . 7 God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives. 8 Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. (1 Thessalonians 4:3,7-8) Follow Jesus for any length of time … Continue reading What Is God’s Will?
I have a little bit of a commute to get to work. I drive past sprawling trees and sun soaked highway to get to my early morning coffeeshop destination. The standard drive is filled with NPR, broken prayers, and scattered throwback tunes. Today I heard a classic from The Who that made me think of the Church. … Continue reading What The Who Taught Me About Church
35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. (Matthew 24:35) Not much on this earth is guaranteed. Our sure footing of today is tomorrow's quicksand. The things we believe and hold are often traded in for better models eventually leaving us to adapt or pay the consequences. Life is … Continue reading The Quicksand of Modern Living
1 Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. 2 Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me. … Continue reading Calm Yourself Down
13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”15 And he laid his hands on them and went away. - Matthew 19:13-15 Students are interesting. … Continue reading The Value of Kids
38 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 39 and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses (Acts 13:38-39) "Freed from everything". Only in the Christian faith do we witness the most spectacular of events - our … Continue reading Free Freedom
12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. (Colossians 3:12-13) Remember middle school? Sorry to bring up bad memories, but kickball. I'm not sure about your experience but … Continue reading Jesus Loves The Dorks
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