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We need a thirst to KNOW God
There are those places, those authors, that continually take my breath away. I can’t hustle through their work. I am beginning the slow journey through the classic Knowing God by J.I. Packer. Third page in: Disregard the study of God, and you sentence yourself to stumble and blunder through life blindfold, as it were, with no sense of direction and no understanding…
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The year on the bus
It was about a year ago I was challenged by the Spirit to simplify my life a little more. Because we live in a metro area that has decent transportation alternatives, I knew it wasn’t a huge sacrifice. To that point I rarely used the old car I had, trying to utilize the bus as much as possible, as well…
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Overcome
For the first time in 1600 years it is possible that there was no Christian worship in Mosul, Iraq this past Sunday. The Christian population in Syria has plummeted from about 6% of the population to possibly less than 1,000 believers. We must be reminded of the words of Christ: I have said these things to you, that in me…
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Blessed are the peacemakers
We’re good at picking sides to determine who is “right” and who is “wrong.” And when it comes to the Middle East, we are REALLY good at it. But for people, especially Christians, IN the conflict areas, there are different prayers. It is not about praying over who is “right” or “wrong.” It is learning to pray what Jesus asked…
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We want to see Jesus the way WE want to see Jesus
Philip wanted to see the Father. He basically says to Jesus, “Okay, just show us the Father! That will be enough!” Jesus basically says back, “Have you not been paying attention at all?” We have our mindset of what it would be like for Jesus to “show up,” so when Jesus finally DOES come by and reveals himself to us,…
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7.27.14 Baptism and Communion podcast
“Baptism and Communion” — Heights Church Sunday morning message Subscribe in a reader or on iTunes
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Pope Expels All Muslims from Rome
The Pope has declared that all Muslims living in Rome must: 1. Convert to Christianity 2. Remain a Muslim, but pay an extra tax to remain in their homes and go to their mosque, or 3. Be killed if they refuse to comply with the first two rules. Think of the headline. Think of your first reaction. Think of those…
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Verses that STILL aggravate me
These verses (and all cross references like them) STILL aggravate me. They irritate. Agitate. Chafe. And I can’t get around them! 12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will…
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An ancient city CLEANSED of Christians
This news is chilling. This is the choice believers in Mosul faced: The Iraqi city of Mosul that was quickly taken by ISIS terrorists is now free of Christians for the first time in history, after they were given a warning to either convert, pay the al-Jizya tax that non-Muslims pay to live under their rule, or “face the sword.”…
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Our Silence is Deafening
It is amazing how much the news is consumed with conflicts in the Middle East when it comes to Jews/Muslims or even Muslims/Muslims, but when it comes to Christians… The tragedy of Mosul is finally getting some coverage. More and more Christians are showing some solidarity (finally) by showing the Arabic sign for “Nazarene” on their profile pics. It’s honestly…
