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Alabaster and Spikenard

In Mark 14:3-9, we see a woman displaying an act of full and pure devotion for Jesus. I'm quite familiar with this account, but recently in church I learned more details about why this was such a big deal. I did a little Internet searching on my own and learned a few...

Advice from Pastors

I've gone through some older notes I've kept from sermons years ago. I've chosen a few phrases for some helpful advice. You're not special, you're unique. Unity in church comes when we stop thinking of ourselves as special and start thinking of ourselves as being...

The Resurrection of Lazarus

In John 11:1-45, we see a story that I've heard so many times that I run the risk of being over-familiar with it. But while thinking about it over the past few days, I've wondered what it must have been like to see it. I read it again, spending some time on it....

Children’s Version – Joseph in Egypt

In Sunday School, the two, three, and four year-olds have been learning about Joseph in Egypt after his brothers sold him as a slave. Even though Joseph wasn't supposed to be there and hadn't done anything wrong, he still decided that he was going to keep believing in...

Praying the Bible

Last night at church the pastor talked about prayer, and how sometimes we can get bored with it. He pointed out that it's not wrong that we pray about the same old things, but sometimes saying the same old things about the same old things is the problem. Too often we...

Observations on Humans

I've heard a few people say that it can sometimes be fun and helpful to talk about humans as if you're not one, and you're pointing out all the fun, adorable, and wholesome things they do. I figured I'd give it a go. Humans love a good story, especially if it talks...

A Few More Notes on Faith

I've shared notes on faith before (Notes on Faith), and I have a few more. Familiarity doesn't mean faith. Just because you're used to God and church doesn't mean they actually mean anything to you. Minimum provisions give the opportunity for maximum faith. The...

A Bit on Repentance

I've recently come across some good lessons and information about repentance, so I'd like to share. Reform does not equal regeneration, and remorse does not equal repentance. Repentance demands and is change. It is a deliberate change. Before the truth sets you free,...

A Few Thoughts

I've had a few things on my mind lately, and in case you wanted to read them I'll put them here. Whether it's a sin or a virtue, it is unhealthy to deny something about yourself or pretend it isn't there. Denying a sin means you won't confront and get rid of it....