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Just Passing Through
A friend and I were talking on the topic of being citizens of a country and being part of God's kingdom. As Christians, we don't belong here in this world. We may be citizens of the countries we were born in and live in, but this isn't really our home anymore. We're...
Different Needs and Boundaries
We all have different needs. Some of us need to eat more carbs, some of us need to eat more protein. Some of us need to drink more water than others do. Some of us need more solitude than others do. Some of us need hand lotion, some of us don't. Some of us need to be...
God’s Piano
The auditorium piano at my church has recently needed a new string, and thinking about it this morning has made me think of a few church member metaphors. I would like to thank God for giving me the ideas. The piano has two strings for the note that that particular...
God and Owing a Debt
Sometimes we can feel like God owes us one. We've listened, we've been obedient, we've done the right things, so we feel like we should get something for good behavior. Sometimes we've got something difficult going on and just want it to go away. We feel like it...
Sandcastle Righteousness
The best you can do isn't good enough for God. That's why He sent Jesus. This reminds me of building a sandcastle. It looks like a castle, but it doesn't take long for it to wash away. Even if you build a huge, elaborate sandcastle in a good spot, it will collapse....
A Few Tree Metaphors
Like a tree needs sunlight to produce fruit, a Christian will experience reduced spiritual fruit production if they dwell in darkness. Matthew 7:15-20 & Luke 6:43-45 Like a branch, I want to be strong enough to support weight and still flexible enough to grow in...