Jesus said this to a religious leader named Nicodemus: Jn 3:3 Jesus answered him, “ Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (ESVST) There have been so many theories that lead to doctrines that contribute to theologies based on this passage. It is really … Continue reading Water and Spirit
Hands lifted high
The Bible has lots of funny (strange) stories. Some of them I just tuck away in the "I don't understand but it is OK" box and someday I'm sure I'll get some kind of revelation. I had one of those stories jump out of the box for me this week. It is actually a beautiful … Continue reading Hands lifted high
Character as a gift?
Who are you when you are by yourself? Who are you when no one is looking? Where does you mind go when it is free from stimulus? What will you do when the pressure is too much? What choices do you make when reputations are on the line? You are 12 years old and there … Continue reading Character as a gift?
Faith in facts or faith in God?
In the Kingdom of God 2+2 is not always equal to 4. Kingdom math is unbalanced. There are these inequalities, incongruities and infinities lying around that mess up the equations. I have a degree in Aerospace engineering. That makes me a rocket scientist. The funny thing about rocket science is eventually you get numbers involved … Continue reading Faith in facts or faith in God?
But what about Job?
People are so desperate to blame God for their circumstance they will do anything to prove their point or justify their situation. OK, maybe that is strong language but why do we insist on giving God the rap for stuff that the devil does to us? Do you know that is what Job is all … Continue reading But what about Job?