The Fiery Face of God There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed.” Exodus 3:2 Fire is an amazing phenomenon, almost like something outside of the rest of creation. Its sustenance requires three … Continue reading The Fiery Face of God
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A Sorry God
A Sorry God The Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually. And the Lord was sorry that he had made humankind on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. Genesis 6:5-6 Some people believe … Continue reading A Sorry God
How Did I Miss That? Part 7: Resurrection is a Reoccurring Reality
How Did I Miss That? Part 7: Resurrection is a Reoccurring Reality Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 I do not know how I missed it, but resurrection is … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 7: Resurrection is a Reoccurring Reality
Beginning Again
Beginning Again Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:1, 5a As an employer, I make certain … Continue reading Beginning Again
The River, a Sugar Maple, and Jesus
The River, a Sugar Maple, and Jesus On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:2 The image of time as a river is powerful for me. A … Continue reading The River, a Sugar Maple, and Jesus
Saints-in-Waiting
Saints-in-Waiting To the church that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus … Continue reading Saints-in-Waiting
Broken Hearts, Open Minds
Broken Hearts, Open Minds We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is open wide to you. There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. In return – I speak as to children – open wide your hearts also. –2 Corinthians 6:11-13 When I was in my early teens, I was … Continue reading Broken Hearts, Open Minds
Nature and Nurture
Nature and Nurture So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! –2 Corinthians 5:17 About twelve years ago, my family went on vacation to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was a wonderful trip and included stops in the Badlands, … Continue reading Nature and Nurture
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
The Second Death
Life Notes—August 8, 2013 “Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the polluted, the murderers, the fornicators, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and … Continue reading The Second Death
Contemplating Grace 