by Skyla Soles | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
We sometimes refer to the sun and the moon as the “greater light” and the “lesser light” respectively (from Genesis 1:16). Looking at how those lights work is a neat little metaphor for Christian life. The greater light, or the sun, has light...
by Skyla Soles | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
We often talk about the need to be saved. But why is it a need? I need to be saved? Saved from what? Until you know that you need saving and until you know from what you are being saved, rescue sounds unnecessary and even stupid. Why should someone rescue me when...
by Skyla Soles | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The sermon yesterday pulled a few things closer together in my mind, as if lacing up a garment more securely. Read these verses in order: Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-5; 2 Corinthians 4:6 and 5:17. No seriously, look them up and read them. You might not even have to read...
by Skyla Soles | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are a lot of things about life that we cannot control. We don’t choose to be born. We don’t typically choose when or how to die. We don’t get to choose how life happens to us in between. But we can choose how we respond to these things. We can...
by Skyla Soles | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anything worthwhile is going to need some time spent on and for it. Time is certainly not the only thing you will spend. You’ll spend physical effort and resources as well. But don’t forget that no matter how much you do, you must do it consistently over...
