I must warn you this post is pretty strong. I apologize for those who are offended but I will not apologize for the goodness of God demonstrated by Jesus on the cross, proven by a risen Jesus and realized in us with power by the Holy Spirit. Sin is a bad thing, right? This is what … Continue reading Upside Down
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Fairness or Justice?
I had the privilege of giving the lesson this Sunday morning. I said something that I didn’t believe would be “controversial” but as I said it people in the audience “got the look.” I handled it in stride during the lesson but after there were still questions so here we go. What I said was … Continue reading Fairness or Justice?
Glory to Glory?
Think of someone you know doesn't like you. Of course everyone likes you since you are a child of God, so just imagine there is someone out there who doesn't think highly of you, better? Now you hear from your friends that this person said you were awesome. What would you think? Maybe something like … Continue reading Glory to Glory?
Training and thinking
James 4:6-7 Expanded Bible (EXB) 6 But God gives us even more grace, as ·the Scripture [L it; orhe] says, “God ·is against[opposes; resists] the proud, but he gives grace to the humble [Prov. 3:34; 1 Pet. 5:5].” 7 So ·give yourselves completely [submit]to God. ·Stand against [Resist] the devil [1 Pet. 5:9], and the devil will ·run[flee] from you. So we are on vacation and spending some time with … Continue reading Training and thinking
Puffed up or edified?
God provided faith comes by hearing and accepting as we listen intently to the breathed utterance and loving narrative about Jesus (Rom 10:17 Lance Literal Translation). I've always been a left brain person. I love to figure things out. It is exciting when I have a thought or think about a problem differently and out … Continue reading Puffed up or edified?
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