Life Notes—December 13, 2012 “John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the throng of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to … Continue reading Good News?
Category: Life Notes
Visions of Angels
Life Notes—December 6, 2012 “Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband, Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public … Continue reading Visions of Angels
Dreaming Large
Life Notes—November 29, 2012 “For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:24-25 This Sunday begins the church’s season of Advent—the four-week preparation for the … Continue reading Dreaming Large
Say What?
Life Notes—November 22, 2012 “Alas for you who desire the day of the Lord! Why do you want the day of the Lord? It is darkness, not light; as if someone fled from a lion and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, and was … Continue reading Say What?
Intrusive Love
Life Notes—November 15, 2012 “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.” John 13:34a A few weeks ago I was in Washington State and went to a church with my sister and one of my brothers. The service was small, attended by about 25 people. The pews were couches and recliners, which … Continue reading Intrusive Love
Beyond Politics
Life Notes—November 8, 2012 “Then he said to them, ‘Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’ When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.” Matthew 22:21b-22 Phew, another election season finally comes to a close! Many in … Continue reading Beyond Politics
That’s Not Fair!
Life Notes—November 1, 2012 “Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the … Continue reading That’s Not Fair!
Down the Rabbit Hole
Life Notes—October 25, 2012 “But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Mortals do not know the way to it, and it is not found in the land of the living.” Job 28:12-13 As a teen my daughter, Grace, had a black and white, Dutch bunny that her brother, Reid, … Continue reading Down the Rabbit Hole
Exponential Commitment
Life Notes—October 18, 2012 “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24There are no guarantees that becoming a follower of Jesus Christ will be easy. In fact, many claim contemporary churches let their members off too easily regarding … Continue reading Exponential Commitment
Righteous Boredom
Life Notes—October 11, 2012 “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” Isaiah 32:16-18 Sometimes I act like a stimulation junkie. It’s not enough to have the television on; often I am surfing the internet … Continue reading Righteous Boredom
Contemplating Grace 