As Stupid Does 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. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19a There is a verbal exchange that recurs several times in the movie, Forrest Gump. A … Continue reading As Stupid Does
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Handling Rattlesnakes
Handling Rattlesnakes All things are lawful for me, but not all things are beneficial. 1 Corinthians 6:1a Once upon a time, a man climbed to the top of a tall mountain. As he was admiring the view in the cold, thin air, he noticed a rattlesnake shivering at his feet. The snake said, “Please, sir, … Continue reading Handling Rattlesnakes
A New Body
A New Body 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. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands … Continue reading A New Body
Wrongful Use of the Name
Life Worship Notes—February 6, 2104 “You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.” Exodus 20:7 Names have power. Names describe what something is and is not, and they limit the perceived essence of the named. For example, the … Continue reading Wrongful Use of the Name
A Jealous God
Life Worship Notes—January 30, 2104 “You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your … Continue reading A Jealous God
Contemplating Oz: If I Only Had a Brain
Life Notes—September 26, 2013 “O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.” Proverbs 8:5 “Oh, I’m a failure because I haven’t got a brain.” The Scarecrow Dorothy and Toto are traveling the yellow brick road when they come to an intersection. As they contemplate the best road to take, a scarecrow … Continue reading Contemplating Oz: If I Only Had a Brain
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
Contemplating Grace 