How Did I Miss That? Part 6: Judgment is Self-Incriminating Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 6: Judgment is Self-Incriminating
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How Did I Miss That? Part 5: Sin is Separation
How Did I Miss That? Part 5: Sin is Separation My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 5: Sin is Separation
How Did I Miss That? Part 4: Our Possessions Possess Us
How Did I Miss That? Part 4: Our Possessions Possess Us Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 4: Our Possessions Possess Us
How Did I Miss That? Part 3: The Way Out is Through
How Did I Miss That? Part 3: The Way Out is Through Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34a “I shouted out, who killed the Kennedys? When after all, it was you and me.” Sympathy … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 3: The Way Out is Through
How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important
How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 2: Alone Time is Important
How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals
How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak., for she said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals
The Eternity of a Moment
The Eternity of a Moment Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Luke 1:14-15 Living in the moment is a constant challenge for me. I find … Continue reading The Eternity of a Moment
The Boxer
The Boxer In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade, And he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him ‘til he cried out In his anger and his shame, “I am leaving! I am leaving!” But the fighter still remains… “The Boxer,” written by Paul … Continue reading The Boxer
Weightier Matters
Weightier Matters Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ought to have practiced without neglecting the others. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Matthew … Continue reading Weightier Matters
Graduation: Death and Resurrection
Graduation: Death and Resurrection While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Luke 24:36-37 Last week, my son moved out of his fraternity house. After four years at the University of … Continue reading Graduation: Death and Resurrection
Contemplating Grace 