Life Notes—April 11, 2013 “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14 One of my … Continue reading Love and Freedom
Lukewarm Christianity
Life Notes—April 4, 2013 “I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. For you say, ‘I am rich, I have prospered, and I need … Continue reading Lukewarm Christianity
Holy iRony
Life Notes—March 28, 2013 “For if the many died through the one man’s trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of … Continue reading Holy iRony
Who is My Enemy?
Life Notes—March 21, 2013 “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:35-36 Think following Christ is easy? … Continue reading Who is My Enemy?
A Wee Little Man
Life Notes—March 14, 2013 “He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature.” Luke 19:1-3 Like many of … Continue reading A Wee Little Man
Ears to Hear
Life Notes—March 7, 2013 “Mortal, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house, who have eyes to see but do not see, who have ears to hear but do not hear…” Ezekiel 12:2 Most of the time I am not a particularly good listener. My default mode is to listen only long enough … Continue reading Ears to Hear
Giving Sight to the Blind
Life Notes—February 28, 2013 “The reason I speak to them in parables is that ‘seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.’” Matthew 13:13 As my mother aged she developed a blind spot in her field of vision. It wasn’t a particularly large spot, but if there was … Continue reading Giving Sight to the Blind
Healing the Sick
Life Notes—February 21, 2013 “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 Each of the four Gospels documents many instances of Jesus healing the sick. It was a primary manifestation of his ministry and drew crowds wherever he went. We … Continue reading Healing the Sick
An Expanded View of Love
Life Notes—February 14, 2013 “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” John 13:34 I have heard of organizations with a one sentence policy manual. It reads something like “Do the right thing.” At my company, our policy manual requires … Continue reading An Expanded View of Love
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Life Notes—February 7, 2013 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’” Matthew 6:31 “My life has been filled with calamities, some of which actually happened.” Mark Twain I was convinced this was the end. I was going to die on a predawn flight … Continue reading Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Contemplating Grace 