Life Notes—June 20, 2013 “His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
The Seven Deadly Sins
Life Notes—June 13, 2013 “When you were slaves to sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. So what advantage did you then get from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins
Unlimited Liability
Life Notes—June 6, 2013 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12-13 We hear a lot about sacrifices made out of love for others. Military personnel risk their lives on a daily … Continue reading Unlimited Liability
Many Parts, One Body
Life Notes—May 30, 2013 “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the … Continue reading Many Parts, One Body
To Receive, or Not to Receive
Life Notes—May 23, 2013 “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10:15-16 I recently completed a virtual class on The Fundamentals of Servant Leadership. Our … Continue reading To Receive, or Not to Receive
Wrestling With God
Life Notes—May 16, 2013 “Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. Then he said, ‘Let me go, for the day is breaking.’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go, unless you bless me’…and there he blessed him.” Genesis 32:24,26,29b I wrestled in Junior High school and it was … Continue reading Wrestling With God
A Sharp Tongue (cuts both ways)
Life Notes—May 9, 2013 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 I was fortunate after finishing graduate school to land a post-graduate administrative fellowship at an area hospital. … Continue reading A Sharp Tongue (cuts both ways)
The Passing of a Gecko
Life Notes—May 2, 2013 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1a,2a,3 My wife and … Continue reading The Passing of a Gecko
Intellect and Faith
Life Notes—April 25, 2013 “Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.” I Corinthians 3:18-19a My godson was confirmed into the United Methodist church last weekend. I had the … Continue reading Intellect and Faith
The Power of One
Life Notes—April 18, 2013 “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe … Continue reading The Power of One
Contemplating Grace 