Last evening Lynda and I had the privilege of hearing Ryan Longnecker, (intern working with Bethany’s high schoolers) speak on post-modernism and the emerging church. One of several significant points he made was a quote from his room-mate’s dad. You can’t even say you disagree with someone unless you can state their side in terms … Read more
Romans – “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!” 1 Corinthians – “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!” 2 Corinthians – “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!” Galatians – “Grace and peace … Read more
A glance at the recipients of the Apostle Paul’s letters: Romans – “to all those loved by God in Rome, called to be saints.” 1 Corinthians – “to the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints, with all those in every place … Read more
Here’s a quick listing of the way Paul identifies himself as he opens his letters. Romans – “From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel …” 1 Corinthians – “From Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God …” 2 … Read more
Imagine what it must have been like for Saul of Tarsus after his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus. Here was a man who sincerely believed with all his heart that he was defending the truth of God. But he has just discovered that he had been violently fighting against his God. How … Read more
We’ve been reading through the Gospel of John in short segments at breakfast each weekday. This morning we found ourselves outside the empty tomb where Jesus tells Mary Magdalene to go tell His disciples that He was about to go to the Father. How He said that had never struck me like it did this … Read more
2020 explanation: In June 2009, President Obama interrupted a news interview on CNBC to successfully swat a fly. TMZ goaded PETA for a comment. The comment was graceful, but they sent the President a “Katcha Bug Humane Bug Catcher” so that he could catch and release such creatures in the future. I didn’t search to … Read more
Shortly before crossing the Kidron Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane, where He would be betrayed, Jesus prayed for His disciples and all who would believe through their testimony. His prayer is recorded in John 17 and in it He shares His heart. He prays that we will be one just as He and the … Read more
Today Lynda and I are celebrating five years of her being cancer free. Five years ago today she had a malignant tumor removed from just under her left ear in the parotid salivary gland. She underwent six weeks of radiation following that. Praise the Lord! She took a vacation day today and we took cards … Read more
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Isn’t it nice to know that there is no such thing as a recession for God?
