I noticed something in a neighborhood I drive by and walk past regularly. There are newish plantings of trees along the street. Some of the trees have leafed out nicely. Some have leafed out partially. One or two have only bare gray branches. For the first couple of years after the trees were planted someone made a lot of effort […]
God’s Directions, Our Responsibilities
A Study of Romans 13 – 16 Paul Charges Believers in Rome to Obey the Ruling Authorities, Romans 13.1-7
June 25
He was buying lunch with his children. The oldest, a boy of 10 or 11, was insisting on ordering two Whoppers! I expect you may agree that’s a mighty amount of burger, even for a growing boy. The boy was adamant that he was “that hungry and needed” two large burgers and other people in line with them […]
Heed The Warning
June 18
Have you ever been lost at a hospital? It’s sort of a common thing for me. Almost every time I’m visiting a friend at the hospital or even a rehab center, I make a wrong turn and find myself wandering along without finding the room number I’m looking for. Or the elevator. Or the reception desk. Fortunately I must have […]
Overcoming Sin in My Christian Life
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22
June 11
There is, thankfully, a cool breeze this morning! I love a cool fresh breeze. Hot Summer days require more grace for me to keep my inner-curmudgeon at bay. To be thankful, to be kind and thoughtful, gracious and neighborly. One of the things I do appreciate about sunny days is how much everyone (else) smiles. Smiles are contagious, don’t […]
More Questions about Sin
If Jesus paid the price for my sin, why do I still suffer the consequences of my sin