Since the fall, our brains see through law. When we ate from the wrong tree we took on a law way of thinking. We thought in terms of lists. In the original language, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was a tree that made us aware of what is good or bad … Continue reading The Gate
Category: Discovering Jesus
What happens when we surrender to faith
The Obedience of Christ
In my last post I suggested that a greater understanding of Jesus on the cross is possible when we see Jesus, like us, fully man. When we see His weaknesses were like ours, when we see His vulnerability to temptation was like ours, when we see His human nature had to be like ours for … Continue reading The Obedience of Christ
Foxes and Holes
One of my persistent prayers is that God would reveal to me a greater understanding of Jesus Christ and Him crucified like Paul's desire in 1 Cor 2:2. I don't mean a greater academic understanding. I mean to know that I know. I want to understand completely in my innermost man. I truly believe that … Continue reading Foxes and Holes
Is there a Doctor in the house?
Imagine a person who has a serious medical condition. Let's call him Tim for Tim Taylor. He is a real fix it kind of guy. Tim can figure out most anything and find a solution to most any problem. He is not only practical in home repair but has a master's degree in engineering. Tim … Continue reading Is there a Doctor in the house?
Wisdom Stereogram
Have you ever looked at one of those stereograms before? Here is one to look at. So you don't go crazy, you are looking for two dolphins jumping out of the waves. Blow up the picture on your screen and stare "through" it while looking at the center. Let your eyes go out of focus … Continue reading Wisdom Stereogram
