“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 What does it mean to be “in Christ?” That phrase (in Christ) is used around 180 times in the New Testament, depending on the translation you use. The dictionary definition of …
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What Are You So Afraid Of?
Fear. It can paralyze us or send us running for cover. It seems to be in our nature to look at our circumstances, and at times be held hostage to our feelings. Our moods sometimes rise and fall with our feelings, and we can easily be overcome with anxiety and fear when faced with trying …
Charcuterie Board Christianity
Surely, I am not the only one who is tired of the “charcuterie” phase in which we find ourselves. If you do not know how to pronounce this word, consider yourself blessed and of good fortune. I have several issues with the charcuterie board. First, the things which are typically placed upon it rarely constitute …
The Rope of Hope
One of the principles I have held to throughout my adult life is that you can do almost anything, as long as you know it won’t last forever. I believe that. You may have a situation that is trying your patience to the core. I guarantee you, it won’t last forever. If it’s a child …
Prayer for Today
Holy Spirit, ComeTouch this generationBreathe into us your LifeStir in us the Holy Flame Renew our mindsTransform our heartsBy the power of your wordRefresh our souls Give us the peaceThat passes understandingWe give you our anxieties,Our fears, our struggles Replace them withYour graceYour loveYour truth Holy Spirit, Come
ON THE WAY
Miracles. So much has been written and said about them. Why do they occur and why does God seem to intervene with a miracle in one situation, and remain silent in others? Why did God use miracles throughout scripture, and why and how does he use them today? I like the way CS Lewis explains …
What Are You Holding in Your Hand?
What do you have that God can use – that He wants to use? There can be two ways of thinking about the answer to that question which are problematic and probably all too common. You may think that what you have is not enough. On the other hand, you may place a very high …
WITH YOU
I was thinking this morning about times in my life God did something so specific that it was as impactful as if he had spoken out loud. For me those times have been more powerful than just God “whispering,” or giving me a “wink and a nod.” One instance I recall involved an ordinary object …
