John 21:15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” … Beyond help, beyond hope. These are some of the most depressing words I can think of. And yet these words are thought and spoken every day in every language. People seeContinue reading “Restoration”
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Not of This World
John 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. It can be very hard, especially on Election Day, to remember that as a follower of Jesus, we are not citizens of this world. There has been so much coverage of the role of non-citizens in our elections over theContinue reading “Not of This World”
Life Lesson
John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. I am not going to be my best self. I am going to fall short. I am going to disappoint other people and myself. I am human. These mightContinue reading “Life Lesson”
Ourselves
Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. It is easy to point our finger at other people when things seem to go wrong. At least for a portion of society, that is our natural reaction. Some people do exactly the opposite. They take all the blame onContinue reading “Ourselves”
Unplowed
Proverbs 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart — the unplowed field of the wicked — produce sin. I live in Florida, and yes I am old. I am in “God’s waiting room” as Florida has been nicknamed. But I digress. I live in Florida and my soil in my garden is sand. Not justContinue reading “Unplowed”
Allegiance
Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. Who has your allegiance? When your team isn’t doing so well in the playoffs, if they made it at all, doContinue reading “Allegiance”
How Much More!
Romans 5: Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! Have you seen any infomercials lately? They haven’t changed much since their invention around the same time as the wheel. “But wait, if you buy right now you get this ______ free.Continue reading “How Much More!”
Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. Some cultures, like the Japanese and the Korean, honor their old people. They recognize the wisdom and value that older people can provide for the younger. There is an enriching that takes place where there are multiple generationsContinue reading
Misplaced Anger
Proverbs 19:3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the LORD. Have you ever noticed how other people, certainly not you or I, but other people want to avoid taking responsibility for their decisions? They can be standing there with the piston in their hand, gun residue on their clothing, cellContinue reading “Misplaced Anger”
Faith
Romans 4:4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. I have one grandson of my six grandsons who has discovered the joy of faith. Let me explain. He is twelve. He offers his services to his neighbors, cutting grass, pulling weeds, walking pets, just aboutContinue reading “Faith”