JESUS THE LIBERATOR
The more we see this first commandment of ‘have no other god before or besides me’ from Exodus 20, the more we see and understand […]
December 2022
FAITH AND REPENTANCE
Harry Ironside (1876-1951) pastor and author wrote, “Repentance and faith are inseparable. The Gospel of John mentions the word “believe” and “believed” 85-times; but the word […]
GARDENING WISDOM
I happen to know just enough about gardening vegetables to know when something is not right. How do I know? This is a tough one… […]
THE UNKNOWN GOD
“Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way, for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one […]
FEELING LONELY
Frederick Buechner (1926-2022) wrote: “That you can be lonely in a crowd, maybe especially there, is readily observable. You can also be lonely with your […]
BOOTSTRAPPING
The old phrase “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps” means ‘To improve one’s situation through hard work and self-determination, rather than getting assistance from someone […]
REAL BUSINESS
Dallas Willard (1935-2013) professor and author wrote: “The fact that religious leaders often resist the idea that the entire business arena is a place of […]
THE TWO GOSPELS
It seems that in modern times there has been a history of two distinct gospel messages. One is the standard 1-2-3, close your eyes because […]
WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE
James Clear, author and motivational speaker wrote: “Knowledge is making the right choice with all the information.Wisdom is making the right choice without all the […]
FLAG WAVERS
There is little difference in which flag we are flying if there is as much pride in waving no flag as waving a particular flag. […]