Clik here to view.
A Gorilla in the Sanctuary
Today’s post was prompted by an article in Relevant Magazine, “I Used to Be On Fire for God” and the associated reader comments. I enjoyed the article, left my own comment, and elaborate on it here. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Does God Want From You?
Maybe we should start with what God doesn’t require from you: flawlessness. The biblical word “perfect” (Greek, teleios) means complete, whole, mature, brought to a finished end or goal. When Jesus...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Practice: Make The Inside Good, The Outside Will Follow
Footprints (Photo credit: Peter Nijenhuis) Practicing the presence of God is the preliminary step to all other Christian practices. It isn’t something you do once or twice or just on Sunday. It’s a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Practice: an Exodus
Cropped screenshot of Charlton Heston from the trailer for the film The Ten Commandments. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A few weeks ago, I mentioned that knowing God is the definition of eternal life and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Practice: Love Thyself
Continuing from last week, transformation from death to life starts with the realization that we’re jumbled, broken souls, but not worthless souls. You and I can humbly acknowledge our ruined condition...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Back To The Future: Ruler-Servants
Why did Jesus focus on love for God, self, and neighbor? Why all the practice in living well? Because we’re born to rule and serve creation with God. That’s why salvation isn’t just about forgiveness,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What’s the Difference Between Information, Belief, and Knowledge?
Information can be seen as a set of ideas, propositions, or data. For example, this blog contains information. Knowledge, however, as portrayed in Scripture, is experiential and involves a learning...
View Article
