The Beautiful Eternal What is it that makes us yearn for beauty? In people, in nature, in created things, in music, and even in words, we seek after beauty. Artists of various kinds long to create something transcendent – something that will be remembered long after we are here. I believe part of this yearning …
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A Return to Joy
There seems to be a lot of sadness today, especially among young people. There is more focus on mental health, more introspection, more “self-care” than ever before, and yet it appears there is also more misery. Even on their faces, there is a hopeless, hardened look. Approximately 42% of Gen Z have been given a …
Twice Adopted
Twice Adopted Growing up I never realized there was a stigma associated with being adopted. In fact, truth be told, I might have gone to the other extreme, thinking I was a bit “more special” than others who had come into their families in the “typical” way! I have to credit my parents with my …
Why Go?
Why Go? “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold I am with you …
Why Worship?
I have been combing through the Psalms lately and looking for words that describe how we worship or should worship. We worship because of who God is, and I have also looked for words that describe Him. These lists are by no means exhaustive, but give us a glimpse into His character, and our response. …
But If Not
You may know the story. Three Hebrew boys, renamed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, in service to the Babylonian King, refused to bow to him. They were from the tribe of Judah and had been taken captive by the Babylonians. In order to make prisoners even more submissive to the powers that be, they were often …
Almost Persuaded
Almost Persuaded In Acts 26:28, King Agrippa, after hearing Paul’s testimony said, “You almost persuade me to be a Christian.” To me these are among the saddest words in Scripture. Having heard Paul’s compelling evidence about Jesus, Agrippa was almost persuaded – but not quite. How many of us are the same? How many want …
It’s Eight Days Later
Eight Days Later Imagine the scene if you will – Jesus’s disciples gathered together following his crucifixion and burial, on the third day, having just heard from Mary Magdalene, “I have seen the Lord!” The doors were locked and yet suddenly Jesus stood before them in the room. “Peace be with you,” were his first …
A Living Sacrifice
“And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.” Matthew 27:51 “And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.” Luke 23:45 I remember these descriptions in the verses above as a child, from …
What If?
What If? “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” 1 Tim. 6:11 What if the whole world suddenly began operating by biblical principles? What if every single person pursued the things above and was able to live by them? If we lived them out perfectly, we would no longer have stealing, cheating, bribery, or murder. …
Life By The Way 