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What do you treasure?
In all of our searching, and it all of the noise trying to distract us in this world, there is one place we can come back to: All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in him. (Col. 2:3) Treasure Christ. In all pursuits, know he is the source and HE is the treasure. He is the treasure that…
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Thoughts on the opening ceremony
A couple of quick thoughts on the opening ceremony of the Olympics: 1. The Russian national anthem (besides being a catchy tune) makes me want to watch “Hunt for Red October” again. 2. Technomusic is perfect for Gitmo prisoners. 3. Putin looks like he had some “work” done. But tasteful. 4. Jamaica is back!
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Are you happy to suffer for others?
When it comes to thinking of others, we might do well. But to suffer for others? And be happy about it? What planet are you from? Now I’m happy to be suffering for you. I’m completing what is missing from Christ’s sufferings with my own body. I’m doing this for the sake of his body, which is the church. (Col. 1:24) We can relegate…
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The Pharisee in all of us
The incredible danger in my life is the lurking of the Pharisee. Reading the Common English Bible helps me identify that ugliness a bit better. Jesus told this parable to certain people who had convinced themselves that they were righteous and who looked on everyone else with disgust… (Luke 18:9) I am tempted in this way. It’s that attitude I…
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Ham and Nye
I totally missed the “big debate” tonight but was watching my Twitter feed for a bit. Clearly, no one was going to be swayed one way or the other, and my Twitter feed sure bore that out. I was in a meeting with my Kiwanis club talking about eliminating tetanus on the planet. It’s called the ELIMINATE PROJECT. So, perhaps…
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Praying the prayers of Paul over people
There are times when I need more than, “Lord, just bless them,” as I pray for people. There are needs to pray for in people’s lives, to be sure, but there are BLESSINGS to pray into people’s lives as well. Colossians 1:9-14 has a beautiful prayer to pray on behalf of others. I have found it to be a great…
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The horrors of addiction
The tragic news came of the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He was an actor I thoroughly enjoyed watching. I thought he was incredible in Capote. It is a reminder of the depths of addiction. As one friend noted on Facebook, it is a reminder of Genesis 4:7. “…sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must…
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Studying the Bible
The LIFE Group I lead will begin different methods of studying the Bible based on Rick Warren’s book. The form for the Devotional Study Method is HERE. We will be walking through different approaches and forms to studying the Bible. Join us in the journey!
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To rejoice in the Lord
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Phil 4:4) Rejoicing is not always a frantic shout-fest, trying to spin up frothing emotion. It is a state of deep content. Deep joy doesn’t have to shout. Last night I took my wife to one of our favorite restaurants and we shared a fabulous steak, along with some amazing…
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When Christianity in America will finally grow up
We will realize the true power of the gospel in our lives when we, as Americans, give up our “right” to “win” and be willing to look like we’ve lost. Right now, all we want to is “win.” Win an argument. Win a court case. Win public opinion. When we’re willing to lose… THAT is when we find a better path…
