25
Oct
ANGELS AND LIES
Many of the lies we get potentially “hooked and cooked” with are for good reasons. By that I mean we share them to offer comfort and help to those who […]
02
Sep
HYPOCRISY
In his letter to the Christ followers in Rome Paul urges everyone to love without hypocrisy, with sincerity and not pretend. That creates a conundrum. The first obstacle: Define love. […]
26
Aug
THE SILENT KILLER
In the late 1900’s (that just doesn’t sound right) high blood pressure was tagged “The Silent Killer” because its’ deadly work was unseen and unheard until it was too late. […]
19
Aug
LIBERTY & JUSTIFICATION
Paul, the author of almost half of the New Testament, talks about liberty and justification. We are justified (made right with God, just if I’d never sinned) through Jesus. Because […]
17
Jun
WHAT IF…?
There is no denying the great exodus of young people from the church. The numbers are staggering and sobering. The answers to try and stop the tidal wave have been […]
10
Jun
QUESTION
Can I ask you a question? Oh, I just did. Seriously, I want you to answer this one very important question: What is the Gospel? Don’t read further until you […]
03
Jun
PREPARE/PRACTICE
The outcome of many a contest has been decided before the kickoff, first pitch, tip off, puck drop, opening bell or first shot. The outcome is determined during the pre-contest […]
27
May
ENEMIES
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend” “We have seen the enemy and they are ours” “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer” We are quick to label […]
20
May
RE…
Sometimes when those two letters begin a word, it a call to examine, and act. May is filled with those occasions. GRADUATIONS – No matter from what or where you […]
13
May
WHAT POPS OUT
“Kids Say the Darndest Things” was a TV show originally hosted by Art Linkletter in the late 1950’s and then reprised by Bill Cosby. The show featured the wisdom that […]
06
May
IN SEARCH OF…
It appeared in the late 1970’s and early 80’s. It was a TV series dedicated to a search for things mysterious, puzzling or missing. It rarely solved the mysteries; it […]