The perhaps of uncertainty, possible certainty, an conditional hope
Last week, I wrote about transformation, saying, “Perhaps the most dramatic transformation story in the Bible is Saul’s Road to Damascus experience: struck blind by a heavenly light after hearing the voice of Jesus, this devout persecutor of Christians...
Transform: cucumbers, God’s power in the world, minds, lives
My cucumbers were failing to transform. Lots of vine growth and blossoms, but only one cucumber so far. And, I’ve been told, if you can’t grow cucumbers, you might as well give up gardening. Well, I am not much of a gardener but do like growing things. So, to...
Wind at your back, sun on your face, rain on your fields
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Irish Blessing I purchased a copy of this...
Circle in nature, relationships, and a life of faith
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. Isaiah 40:22 NIV The circle, without beginning or end, represents God’s eternal nature,...
Not panic but guidance, restoration, and thanksgiving
Not panic but guidance He was close to panic. Forest spirits beaconed him to give up. Jump off the cliff, they said, your troubles will be over in an instant. During a particularly difficult time in his life, Christopher Vogler, Hollywood development...
Who to honor, respect, esteem; to what standard to adhere?
It’s important to be connected to the body of Christ, His Church, for the good of faith, others, our own good, to respect, esteem and honor the Church leaders, for the good of unbelievers and for our souls. A brief paraphrase of the lesson Pastor presented in...