In the last two posts I've talked about perspective and how I think we should approach the "shadows" of things to come: Col 2: 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ (ESV) Even the image of God, as portrayed in the Old Testament stories, is a shadow … Continue reading Elijah and the wrong spirit
Abram and Sarai Petals
In the last post, "Zuzu's Petals," I used a familiar story to talk about how perspective is so important. When we see something or experience something we have an opinion, always. It is highly probable that what we think we know is only part of the story. Our minds will fill in the blanks based … Continue reading Abram and Sarai Petals
Zuzu’s Petals
God is not Mr Spock in heaven like a scientist revealing the repeatable truths of an unseen God. We think if we observe a behavior then we can discern the person. If you remove relationship and see only a sterile environment of black and white then you can't see what is in their heart. Relationship … Continue reading Zuzu’s Petals
What about the fear of man?
Luke 12:1 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. (ESV) Luke 12:4 “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, … Continue reading What about the fear of man?
Fearfully Remade
This has been a “fearfully remade” journey of excitement and anticipation. You should check out the last two posts if you missed them. We have been on an exploration of the “fear of the Lord.” If you have been keeping up you should be feeling much better about the “fear of the Lord” and ready to put to bed … Continue reading Fearfully Remade