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Loving religion more than God
A sentence from Gary Burge’s commentary on John (The NIV Application Commentary) hits hard. It is a reflection on John 5 and Jesus’ accusation toward the religious leaders: They love the religious life, but they have forgotten how to love God. Ouch. A lot of things can be more of an, “Oh me!” rather than an “Amen!” God, help me!
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Come on, people! Do your part!
The news is simply shocking. America is NOT the biggest consumer of coffee when it comes to cups consumed per person. This is a travesty. We MUST do better! Drink up, people!
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The bus and the kingdom of God
I ride the bus a lot and the other day was reminded once again of what is possible in the Kingdom of God. Things don’t always run on time. And you take a little extra time to help people who need the extra time to get on board.
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A new Bible publishing venture
It’s not about a new translation… thank God! It’s about a new venture to try and appeal to the DESIGN of the Bible. How it looks and reads compared to other novels and books we put in our hands. It’s also about an appeal to excellence in publishing once again. It’s a Kickstarter phenom right now, having blown past his original…
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To be … or not to be…
Just when I get introduced to a good blogger, he goes away. But I sure understand his reasons. Modern liberals and conservatives continue to control the discussion. Those of us who think otherwise are marginalized because we refuse to accept the power and influence of those who are members of the extremes. I get that completely. And I play that…
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Power of the Spirit series podcast
“In the Presence of the Spirit” — Heights Church Sunday morning message. Subscribe in a reader or on iTunes
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Prayers for the Day
Give me a pure heart — that I may see Thee, A humble heart — that I may hear Thee, A heart of love — that I may serve Thee, A heart of faith — that I may abide in Thee. (Dag Hammarskjold)
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Hobby Lobby and Shrill Responses
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Hobby Lobby and other “Christian owned” for-profit businesses did not have to pay for certain kinds of contraception that violated the owners basic religious belief that those were “potential abortifacients due to the way they can prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in a mother’s womb.” There are shrill responses. We’re now headed back…
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6.22.14 The Power of the Spirit series
“Praying in the Spirit.” Heights Church message. Subscribe in a reader or on iTunes
