Which is more dangerous, do you think? The new stop sign on a street you travel regularly? Or the stop sign removed along one of your typical routes? I have got one of each on my usual routes through my neighborhood. In my mind they are both new happenings, though both changes occurred a few years ago. Still, I have to think about them […]
God’s Old Testament Salvation Promises
When we extend patience and mercy to one another God is glorified.
July 23
One of the things I love most about living in the Pacific Northwest is that we enjoy four distinct seasons. Unlike most, Summer is not my favorite. I am more partial not to the sunny months but to the under 70 degree days with more clouds than sun. Yes, blue skies with a few fluffy cumulous clouds are […]
Don’t Trip Up, Build Up
Paul urges the strong to make allowances for the weak.
July 16
I experienced a “use it or lose it” situation recently. I’ve heard this phrase in reference to muscle tone or muscle memory, about athletic skills, or musical talents. Or even what we have learned and thought we’d never forget. Like the street address of your best friend in fourth grade. Or the state capitals or the definition of […]
Paul Encourages Loving Others and Staying Awake
Salvation is near, so cast off your sin and put on Christ.
Paul Urges Charity Among Believers
Neither condescension nor condemnation belong in Jesus’ church.
July 9
Sometimes I root for the “bad guys” in the movie. In particular, I’m thinking of the safe cracker. You know the one whom all the other bad guys are protecting as he (or she!) turns the combination dial a bit one way and then the other, all the while keeping his ear to the safe to […]