Walking Lessons
When you go hiking what gear do you grab? Walking stick? Hat? Water bottle? Yet when Jesus outfits you for the trek of life, He offers you a yoke. What is He thinking?
Tag: Life in Christ
Ephesians and “Annie”
What does Ephesians have to do with the musical “Annie”? Tho we may feel like orphans in the universe, God our heavenly Father is no Daddy Warbucks, oblivious to kids. He is Daddy Peaceheart, adopting us as His dearly loved children.
Ephesians and “Cheers”
What does Ephesians have to do with “Cheers” the corner bar “where everybody knows your name”? Worn and tattered, we long for a close-knit community to keep us from completely unraveling. Ephesians is an invitation into the best safe place.
October 22, 2020
Let’s Play with Blocks
Can you grow up by playing with blocks? Yes, if they are the 10 building blocks of life in Christ! Will we accept these ten colossal blessings, or will we shrink them to the size of our tiny faith? The free book Fullness of Fraction in the Gospel of John by Phil Bickel will introduce you to them.
December 2, 2019
The Power of Y’all in John 14
English speakers in the southern USA condense “you all” into “y’all.” Jesus’ teachings in John 14 contain dozens of “y’all”s. Why? Because the Christian walk is not a lonely solo trek but a joyful group hike.
November 25, 2019
John 14 – Greater Things
Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we would do greater things than He did. How can that possibly happen? By believing His promise and asking in His name. So, will you?
November 11, 2019
John 14 – God’s Residence
Where does God live? According to John 14:23, His current address is surprisingly nearby. May we avidly seek the fulfillment of this promise.
October 21, 2019
INtimacy with God
This video, “The Mystery of IN,” explores a significant biblical word. Yet we often treat it as flyover country. Jesus’ promises in John 14 are not parables or poetry. The actual relationship God offers us is Intimacy with Him.
October 7, 2019
John 14 – Not Flyover Country
John 14 is not flyover country! We need to land here and live here, because John 14 is chock full of colossal promises! If we trusted in them fully, our lives would be transformed. Since many people pay scant attention to these astounding promises, this series of blogs will provide a guided tour through them all.
September 30, 2019
John 13 – Love Excels
In pursuit of excellence, paramedics endure 1800 hours of training, so they can save lives hanging by a thread. Jesus, the ultimate Life Saver, call us to: “Love one another as I had loved you.” Before an unbelieving world, Christ’s excellent love is to be our trademark, our Nike swoosh, saving lives that hang by a thread.
September 23, 2019
Why Judas Betrayed Jesus
Why did Judas betray Jesus? Despite many conjectures, the Bible gives only one reason. Why do “good Christians” sometimes behave so vilely that it makes no sense at all? The reason is the same.
September 16, 2019
John 13 – Love Serves
1 Corinthians 13 waxes eloquent about love, but John 13 waxes practical about love. Jesus washes feet and calls us to imitate Him, but we would much rather wash our hands of some people than wash their feet. How can we overcome our distaste for foot-washing?