Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
Genesis 49 There are things in the Bible that I just don't understand. God elevates the most unlikely people into positions of authority, but they may or may not be in the lineage of the Messiah. Take the line from Abraham through Joseph. Abraham's faith was credited to him, in spite of his many failings,… Continue reading The Goodness of God as a Mystery
"But he lingered. So the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the LORD being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city" (Genesis 19:16 ESV). There are some characters in the Bible that I just don't understand. Abraham's nephew, Lot, is one… Continue reading The Goodness of God in Spite of Us
The Goodness of God and Martin Luther King, Jr Genesis 1:1-31 “Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness” (CSB Gen 1.3-4). When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was a seminary student he outlined a sermon about… Continue reading “The Distinctions in God’s Creation”
Psalm 63:1-7 God, You are my God; I shall be watching for You;My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and exhausted land where there is no water.So have I seen You in the sanctuary,To see Your power and glory.Because Your favor is better than life, My lips will praise… Continue reading Reflection on Psalm 63
Advent 4: Love Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12, CSB). The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land… Continue reading Love in the Light
Advent 3: Joy Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12, CSB). You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal… Continue reading Joy in the Light
Peace Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12, CSB). Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, and there will be darkness over the land of Egypt,… Continue reading Advent week Two
Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ (Ephesians 4:31-32, CSB). Image by author via Night Cafe Studio and Photoshop The holidays can be hard. I think… Continue reading Gratitude Begins with Forgiveness
Outdo one another in showing honor “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord (Isaiah 1:18). Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor (Romans 12:10). Image created by author on Night Café Studio AI A week ago the world did not come to an end. Emotions range from triumph to… Continue reading Let us reason together
Defaulting to Grace 