How Did I Miss That? Part 21: Sin is its own Punishment Do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you. John 5:14c In my opinion, there are a number of misconceptions about sin. First and foremost is that sin is offensive to God. We are created in the image of God, and … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 21: Sin is its own Punishment
Month: November 2016
How Did I Miss That? Part 20: The Enemy is Within
How Did I Miss That? Part 20: The Enemy is Within Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. Luke 4:1-2 When I was growing up, there was a popular comedian named Flip Wilson. … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 20: The Enemy is Within
How Did I Miss That? Part 19: Worshiping ≠ Following
How Did I Miss That? Part 19: Worshiping ≠ Following Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there my servant will be also. John 12:26 Twenty-one times in the four Gospels, Jesus says, “Follow me.” Clearly, Jesus sought for followers. In order to follow, we must commit to two types of action, … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 19: Worshiping ≠ Following
How Did I Miss That? Part 18: Exclusion Leads to Implosion
How Did I Miss That? Part 18: Exclusion Leads to Implosion And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples – for there were many who followed him. Mark 2:15 I am not fluent in astrophysics, so forgive my pseudo-scientific musings, but … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 18: Exclusion Leads to Implosion
Contemplating Grace 