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Jesus Is the Answer. But How?
As Christians, we know Jesus is the answer to our doubts, questions, struggles, and problems. But sometimes we don't always think about how Jesus is the answer. "Jesus is the answer" can become such a familiar phrase to us that sometimes even we don't know what it...
Writing God
Just for fun, a friend and I have been telling stories together in a high fantasy setting. Because of the kinds of stories we like to tell, they have a lot to do with real life issues, just in a more magical setting. Because this has to do with real life and I like to...
Soap Opera in the Bible
I've recently had the book of Esther in my Bible reading, and though I've read it many times before, this time it started to seem like a soap opera, and that realization was funny to me. Think about it: King Ahasuerus throws a huge party, then calls for his wife to...
Notes in the Form of Advice
I have several notes I've written that are pieces of advice, and I thought it would be helpful to share some. We are to be the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50), not salty at the world. We do not season and illuminate (salt and light) the culture by...
Growing in Understanding
Last night at church we had a missionary speaking. He and his family are from Mexico and are serving God in Kansas. We had a translator for him, and as I sat listening, two things stuck out more than anything else. One, the phrase, "Haz lo correcto!" or, "Do what is...
Some More Advice
Sometimes you feel like you need to choose between the devil you do know and the devil you don't. But you don't have to choose between them, you can tell them both no. There's no sense in choosing which fire to burn yourself on when you don't even have to touch the...