Lessons from the Cajun Navy
As I was reminded about the Cajun Navy by its mobilizing for Hurricane Florence, it brought me back to the powerful illustration of love that Jesus provided in the parable of the Good Samaritan.
“It Was Not Supposed to Turn Out This Way”
When life takes difficult turns that we don’t expect, many people are ill-prepared to deal with them, even as Christians. And life can get way more complicated than we ever imagined.
The “Undo” Command: A Sequel on Reconciliation
It is tragic how many relationships are fractured, how many families are split, and even how the reputations of churches are sometimes affected by an unwillingness to be reconciled.
Lessons from Las Vegas
The Bible does not mention anything directly about gambling, nor does it condemn entertainment or money per se. However, the Scriptures address the dangers that exist when someone is motivated or controlled by greed, wealth, and pursuit of mere pleasure and self-indulgence.
Remembering Our Freedoms
What also struck me is the strong parallel between physical and spiritual equipping. One of the primary reasons we gather together as bodies of believers is to be trained and equipped for interaction with the world, the Bible being our God-inspired training manual for real life.
Aliens, Immigration, and the Scriptures
It is easy to get caught up in the political debate and overlook what the living and active Word of God has to say. So step back from the news cycle for a moment, take a deep breath, and let’s find out what the Potter has to say to the clay (that would be us).
A Tragic Week for Suicides
If anything, the rising suicide rate speaks to the hopelessness that many people experience. A suicide can be thought of as an expression of lost hope or result from an unwillingness to deal with difficult life situations.
School Shootings and the Christian Faith
Although there are still debates in academia about the link between violent video games and physical violence or aggression, one thing is for sure – this is not the way to teach the younger generation about how to love their neighbor.
Each one of these events makes the case for why the world, and our local communities, need a vibrant Christian witness.
The “Undo” Command
My favorite command on the computer is “Undo.” Most commercial software has this function, and it is a quick way to cancel out mistakes in writing, numerical formulas, graphics, or any number of other programs.
Lessons from “Schoolhouse Rock”
I’m sure you are starting to wonder “OK. So what’s the spiritual significance of Schoolhouse Rock?” Well, I got to thinking about how much more we sometimes remember about words that are put to song.