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18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he my become wise. - 1 Corinthians 3:18 Do you ever grade yourself? Do you sit in the car and develop a point system to determine your growth as a human person … Continue reading Why I Curse In Traffic →

14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the … Continue reading We Don’t Give “To” But “Through” →

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. 7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! - Psalm 97:6-7 Worship is sneaky. If we were to disengage ourselves from the daily grind and examine objectively our actions and … Continue reading The Factory Of Our Hearts →

The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world;     the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,     before the Lord of all … Continue reading Justice →

Oh sing to the Lord a new song . . . - Psalm 96:1a Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! - Psalm 98:1a Jim Brown . . . Bernie Kosar . . . As fans of the Cleveland Browns, we often love looking to the past. While there … Continue reading The Browns, A Psalmist, and A New Song →

33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. 34 And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. (John 11:33-35) When I had first heard the music of Linkin Park as a high schooler, I had my … Continue reading Jesus Wept →

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10) You have heard the voice before, I know you have. The one deep within … Continue reading The Time This Pastor Ignored God →

There is one taboo subject in the Church. Staff squeamishly speak of it and congregations  defensively cross arms at the mention of it. Money I imagine most pastors would rather speak of the physical act of lovemaking (err. . . . you know, sex) than to speak of the responsibility of giving charitably. Yet, Jesus … Continue reading Student Loans and the Subject Church Folk Hate Talking About →

10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.  - John 15:10-11 Here Jesus quickly grazes over something that is revolutionary for us. It … Continue reading I Am The Vine Day Four →

8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. - John 15:8-10 The lifeblood … Continue reading I Am The Vine Day Three →