We live in a very religious culture. Within five miles of where I am writing this blog post there are countless churches and other religious buildings and institutions.
This is not new.
We live (and always have) in a world with many gods (little g) that people believe in. Even in my neighborhood (and probably yours) there are those religious institutions, like the Mormons and Jehovah's Witness' that will come to the door and share their own version of religion.
Read MoreOur actions in life are do not come out of nowhere. A lot of us think this is so. We fly off the handle and say, "I'm sorry, I'm not sure what that was..." But the Bible teaches us that our actions are connected to our heart (bible ref), especially revelaed in unexpected situations. My family, as of three weeks ago, moved into a new home. We are very excited about it but this "new" home was actually built in 1971. So we've had our run of issues.
Last week we had a repairman come out to replace some rotted wood in our kitchen. We paid him after the job looked done without inspecting his work very closely (lesson learned there).
Read MoreSometimes I think I understand God. I think that I understand his ways and his plans. I've grown up in the church, made my faith my own in college and have been diligently following God for at least two decades now. I must have it down (I can hear my family snickering). Truth is, we will never come to a place where we grasp the fullness of who God is or what he is doing.
Read MoreThe Bible isn't sufficient. I can hear what you're thinking....HERESY! AWAY WITH THIS 'GOSPEL FAMILY' NONSENSE!! :) But wait...let me explain. In Acts 1o God orchestrated a series of events that led Peter to Cornelius' house (a devout, God fearing man). God was demonstrating that the Gospel has no barriers marked by ethnicity or nationality (Jew or Gentile). "What God has made clean, do not call common." (verse 15)
Read More2017 is here. And with every new year we are presented with two opportunities:
As you look back, I hope you are filled with gratitude for what God has done. As you look forward, I pray that you are filled with hope with what God might do. As we dive back into the book of Acts I am struck by Paul's conversion. He was breathing "threats and murder" against the disciples and then God interrupted and changed his life.
Read MoreAs we enjoy Family Devotions this Advent Season, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas, are we leading our families to understand the “Why” behind the manger? Do our families understand the weight of it all? Are we shepherding them so their eyes are open to the beautiful purpose of God sending His Son?
Read More
