I have an entire dissertation, of sorts, about how we humans love stories and why. I wrote it about 8 years ago and it’s a little long for blog format, so I’ll try to shorten it and pick out the … Continue reading
Skyla Soles
Last night at church there were a couple things in the sermon that stuck out to me. One was the main point, and one was a side point. I’ll lay out some background first. (Scripture references around Genesis 31-33.) Jacob … Continue reading
I’ve learned about crucifixion over the years, and the more I learn the more I realize just what Jesus did for me. We talk about how Jesus left Heaven and gave up some of His “God powers.” These are amazingly, … Continue reading
We who believe in Jesus serve a King who has never lost a battle. We serve a King who sometimes wins battles by not fighting. We serve a King who will not call us to battle unless He is there … Continue reading
I’m sure you already know, but it’s always nice to be reminded: God’s love is not bound to any single culture or language. There is no language or culture barrier in the way of God’s love. The Gospel is for … Continue reading
A lot of people say, “I want to know God’s will,” but we don’t always really want to know. We’re afraid we won’t like it or that we won’t be able to do it. But God’s will is always the … Continue reading
Sin in your life is like a snake in your backyard: it might not be bothering you right now, but it is dangerous and will eventually bite you – maybe even someone you love. You might think you have it … Continue reading
This year has been an interesting ride. But what about this year? Good things and bad things have happened. Through it all God has been there with us. He has worked and is working goodness out of it all. What … Continue reading
I was thinking the other day about when people are told to leave God at the door or to keep their belief in God on the down low. That’s not how belief in God is supposed to work. Don’t be … Continue reading
Around Christmas we focus on Jesus’ first coming, when He came as a baby. He came to live the perfect life that we couldn’t live so that He could offer Himself in our place to pay for our sins, and … Continue reading