Tag: service
How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start
How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start
A Reverse Mission
A Reverse Mission Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 In his book Here and Now, Henri Nouwen writes, “I have become aware that wherever God’s Spirit is present there is a reverse mission.” He refers to the common realization that those whom we believe need our help – our mission … Continue reading A Reverse Mission
Less Human
Less Human Terrors frighten them on every side, and chase them at their heels. Their strength is consumed by hunger, and calamity is ready for their stumbling. Surely such are the dwellings of the ungodly, such is the place of those who do not know God. Job 18:11-12, 21 Recently, I heard a radio interview … Continue reading Less Human
The Desperation of Poverty, Part 1
The Desperation of Poverty, Part 1 Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.” Luke 6:20-21 As I prepared … Continue reading The Desperation of Poverty, Part 1
Swallowing Camels
Swallowing Camels “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe … (but) have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ought to have practiced without neglecting the others. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel!” Matthew 23:23-24 Too … Continue reading Swallowing Camels
Never Forget
Never Forget This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19 One tragic moment can turn life around, in ways so painfully new; But in our sorrow, in a thousand ways, we will remember you… Excerpt from Never Forget I work in the air-medical transport community and … Continue reading Never Forget
Christian Values: Love
Christian Values: Love I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34a-35 Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce … Continue reading Christian Values: Love
Christian Values: Justice
Christian Values: Justice 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 bitten … Continue reading Christian Values: Justice
Christian Values: Service
Christian Values: Service Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women, knowing that whatever good we do, we will receive the same again from the Lord, whether we are slaves or free. -- Ephesians 6:7-8 You're gonna have to serve somebody, It may be the devil or it may … Continue reading Christian Values: Service
Contemplating Grace 