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)
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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
Love and Freedom
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
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
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 