thoughts on life and faith
7 He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance." - Luke 3:7-8 John the Baptist never pulled punches. Whenever your first line is "you brood of vipers", it … Continue reading Repentance Is The Fruit
21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus,[i] for he will save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:21 Christmas time is here, but not yet. We see the lights, the traffic, the cookies, and we are in a sense living within the Christmas season, yet it is not … Continue reading Already, Not Yet
10 For this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. - 1 Timothy 4:10 What we work hardest on, is what we value most. Our hearts are found in those things we consider passions and … Continue reading Toil and Strive
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. - Luke 1:35 The story of Mary is one of complete overtaking. The Spirit of God forces … Continue reading May God Overtake You
So it has been two months since I joined the fraternity of fathers. I have learned a few things along the way I would like to share with you, in case you are looking to father something like a human person or pet or small plant. Yet these insights, though not incredibly wise, are things … Continue reading 6 Things I Learned From 2 Months of Fatherhood
How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck … Continue reading Crying At Finding Nemo
29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. - Ephesians 4:29 Home ownership has taught me how to creatively curse. Sure, I knew the BIG words - those you dare not utter … Continue reading Home Repairs and My Favorite Curse Words
10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! 11 I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. - Psalm 119:10-11 In this life of distraction, it is near impossible to commit your whole heart. To live is to live in … Continue reading I Woke Up Not Wanting God
For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. 19 O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name. - Daniel 9:18b-19 … Continue reading Wednesday Morning Confession
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