August 27
What would you say is the most recognized opening crawl in film history? Gotta be “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Right? I know this may sound like one of Pastor Lincoln’s engaging opening questions on any given Sunday. Afterall he’s (much) more likely to quote from Star Wars than I am. Truthfully, my […]
August 20
I have worn glasses since I was 5 years old. I am far sighted so without my glasses I can see things far away ok but I can’t see anything up close and I definitely cannot read without them. If you wear prescription glasses, you know you have to go to the doctor regularly and get your […]
The Gospel That Has Now Been Revealed
The gospel that saved you will also strengthen you.
August 13
This week I happened upon this statement in reflection upon Satan’s tempting of Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4.1-11): The evil one offers Jesus everything God the Father offers Him, but on a different timetable and with different requirements. Jesus remains sinless and validates His readiness to begin making Himself known as the Messiah.1 I believe we all […]
Warnings Against Troublemakers
Christians play on a team, and if you forget that you’ll lose your way.
August 6
As I write I am in the midst of a home maintenance situation that has me seeking gracious words, instead of self-pitying ones, along with clear thinking and creative action. And patience. And humility – always a lesson to be learned, a sinful attitude to acknowledge and repent of. So yesterday I was telling myself, This is not […]
Paul Lays Out His Future Plans
Make your plans, move forward, and be flexible if God should call an audible.