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Panic Attacks
There are those days when the cares of life seem to overwhelm. “Seem?” Who am I kidding? There are those days when the cares of life overwhelm us. The pressures come crashing in on us and while we know Scripture and can go to reliable places for meditation, it does not necessarily stop the attack. The attacks press in because…
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A Holy Pursuit
As I read through Hebrews and meditate in certain spots, I am seeing the answer to a particular question. The question/ concern in the letter seems to be the concern of drifting away. The consistent answer I am finding as I read is this: give yourself to one holy pursuit.
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No More Hardness of Heart. No More Rebellion
12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to…
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Today is Your “Today”
3:13 But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called “Today,” that none of you may become hardened by sin’s deception. (Heb. 3:13, NET) Encouragement to keep walking in faith is to continue as long as we have a “today.” This is YOUR today. Walk on in faith. Keep your eyes on Christ. HE is your reward.
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Not Your Average God
In the encounter with YHWH at the bush that did not burn up, Moses was alerted to the fact that this is NOT a user-friendly God. (Walter Brueggemann)
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Government and Crazy Funding Mechanisms
In Minnesota we were held hostage by the thought of the Minnesota Vikings leaving, then we “got the deal done.” Whew. But it’s smoke and mirrors. The funding mechanisms from the state were non-existent. They were pie-in-the-sky projections, based on… umm… NOTHING. Then, shocking news, the projections are failing! HERE It’s par for government, and it’s par for people being…
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Here’s a “Tip” for You
Since the internet still buzzes over a Christian who can’t tip, I thought I might offer a bit of humor. We don’t seem to be in a “generous” mood, so I want to lighten it up. There was a businesswoman working in downtown Minneapolis walking from her bus stop to her work one day when she encountered a homeless man…
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Careful, Your Inner Zealot is Showing
Scot McKnight has a good word regarding “evangelicals” and “zealotry.” We need to be mindful of what is GOOD and JUST, and not allow our own quest for “being right” get in the way of true freedom in Christ. But, overall, our zeal should be for Christ and his Kingdom and not our own particular agendas, no matter our particular…
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The Liebster Award
When I first saw this, I thought it said “LOBSTER Award,” and I was excited… and hungry. Then, I read that “Liebster” means “favorite” in German. Okay, I still like it. So, my blog has been nominated for a “Liebster” by my wife. (I’m still her favorite husband!) The rules are: Tell 11 things about yourself. Answer 11 questions from…
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Being Prepared to Lose
I was asked yesterday about the church and influencing society and culture. When will the church be the “go to” place for a culture to come? When a society is failing and they are looking for answers, when will the church be the place they turn? Having just finished the series on Daniel and knowing the influence of Daniel and…
