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
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Moved with Compassion
Have you ever been accused of being too emotional? Maybe someone has said "you are really passionate about xyz," but what they are saying is "you are way too intense about xyz." Maybe you have felt out of place crying in public or laughing too loud in a restaurant. Can you hear your mom telling … Continue reading Moved with Compassion
Irresistible Fruit
Have you ever gone to a movie theater right after dinner and soon as you walked in you were suddenly hungry for popcorn? How is that possible? How about while you are watching a program on TV a commercial comes on for your favorite fast food or scrumptious desert and suddenly you are hungry? Let’s say … Continue reading Irresistible Fruit
Love in You…Not “Shame on You”
When you read your Bible what is your perspective? What you should see when you read is Jesus. Religion wants you to see self. If every verse is “conviction” that you have done something wrong or need to work harder to get better (a nice way of saying condemnation) then stop, take a deep breath … Continue reading Love in You…Not “Shame on You”
Zōē Moment
Do you ever feel like a ship on a rough sea? How about a kite on a windy day? How about a house of cards? Maybe you have a sense that you are a house built on shifting sands? Sometimes we feel so out of control. Sometimes we make plans to see them fail. Sometimes … Continue reading Zōē Moment
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