He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.—John 1:11
Our nation appears more divided than perhaps since the days of the Civil War. But some of God’s children, all of whom are called to be peacemakers, are instead fueling division with a push for Christian nationalism.
The idea is that force-feeding Christian principles at any price upon those (more…)
But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.—Galatians 5:22-23
Our gatherings with friends and loved ones may look a little different this year—possibly smaller, possibly more sparse. Your guest list may be limited by COVID concerns. Your menu may be limited by availability or budget. But no (more…)
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. – Genesis 1:27
It started when I saw a colleague’s post on social media in which he espoused a view I found ignorant. “What an idiot!” I found myself thinking. “That kind of thinking is what’s wrong with our country!”
Then (more…)
Without revelation people run wild, but one who listens to instruction will be happy. – Proverbs 29:18
Our church is engaging in weekly Scripture memory. Most of the verses are familiar to me, but I post them on our bathroom mirror each week regardless as a reminder of a biblical truth upon which all of us are supposed to reflect.
As I was (more…)
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Though I have very strong political views, I remain apolitical in (more…)