How Did I Miss That? Part 25: Prayer is a Way of Life Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 25: Prayer is a Way of Life
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How Did I Miss That? Part 24: Truth is Paradoxical
How Did I Miss That? Part 24: Truth is Paradoxical Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25c-26a A paradox is something that seems contradictory to popular opinion or common sense. The good news is that paradoxical reasoning does … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 24: Truth is Paradoxical
How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start
How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start
How Did I Miss That? Part 22: Unity ≠ Uniformity
How Did I Miss That? Part 22: Unity ≠ Uniformity The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one. I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 22: Unity ≠ Uniformity
How Did I Miss That? Part 21: Sin is its own Punishment
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
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
How Did I Miss That? Part 17: The Power Behind Powerlessness
How Did I Miss That? Part 17: The Power Behind Powerlessness But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 17: The Power Behind Powerlessness
How Did I Miss That? Part 16: Meekness is not Weakness
How Did I Miss That? Part 16: Meekness is not Weakness Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Among the definitions for the word meek are docile, spiritless, obsolete, and overly submissive or compliant. These do not sound particularly holy, given that Jesus says the meek will inherit the earth. … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 16: Meekness is not Weakness
Contemplating Grace 