Month: October 2022Page 1 of 3

Holy or Strange

Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and…

Belief in Action

Jesus returned to Martha and Mary after their brother was dead and his body was subject to decay in the tomb. He told them to remove the stone…

Faded Glory

We linger too long in the past. Dusty trophies turn from mementos of accomplishments to embarrassing fragments of a life we no longer can lead. Photos fade as…

Grateful

Now when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your…

Every Good Work

Sometimes it seems as though Christians must do one good thing but hold back from doing another; “we don’t have enough people or time or space or energy…

The Sword of God

Who is it that God will seek revenge against? Who causes him to draw his sword and to call for justice? It is the abuser, the exploiter and…

Weak

What do you lack? What do you need God to make up for? Maybe you aren’t really sure. That too, God can provide for you. Likewise the Spirit…

Lift Together

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 The church is not a trophy case for strong Christians to…

Happy Disappointment

It seems like lately it’s more surprising to hear good news than bad. We’re always up for a fight to the point where it can almost be a…

Victory Beyond this World

There’s a very real chance that humans could return to the moon in the upcoming year, and go beyond that to other places like Mars not long after….