Tag Archives: grace

The Harvest of True Joy

Jesus tells a story in Matthew 13 called the parable of the sower. He tells of a man that went out to scatter seed. He gives four examples of what happens to that seed. Later in verses 18-23, Jesus explains this parables to His disciples. Here’s what He says, “You, therefore, listen to the parableContinue reading “The Harvest of True Joy”

Grace Under Fire

Who or what do you think of when you hear this phrase? Usually we think of someone who is able to keep their cool through intense situations. Someone who has “ice in their veins.” We say this a lot about athletes who can compete at the highest level even when the game is on theContinue reading “Grace Under Fire”

Waiting on Time – Part 3

As I have been meditating on this idea of waiting on God, there is one more angle I wanted to dissect, the concept of Sabbath. Sabbath has its origins in the Creation story as God creates everything from nothing for 6 days and then rests on day 7. Sabbath is a part of the Jewish,Continue reading “Waiting on Time – Part 3”

Loving vs Agreeing

I just spent that past two weeks with a group of pastors and ministry leaders walking through ancient city ruins in modern day Turkey. I accidentally joined a trip that an old pastor friend had also joined but other than that, I knew no one before we met in the Chicago airport. As we allContinue reading “Loving vs Agreeing”

“I’ve Learned to be Content”

The Apostle Paul says this in the middle of his letter to the church in Philippi. His life has had some pretty crazy highs and lows by the time he pens these words. Paul’s or rather Saul’s beginnings are pretty admirable. He has managed to become a Roman citizen and is accepted in those circles,Continue reading ““I’ve Learned to be Content””

Sin within the Body of Christ

Have you seen that show, Wipe Out? I hate that show. It feels so unjust to me. There’s no way to run through one of their courses without being brutally attacked by their machines. It’s like someone is watching the contestants run through the course and no matter how fast or slow they go, rightContinue reading “Sin within the Body of Christ”

The Hypocrisy of Cancel Culture Part 1

Last time I talked about the difference between condemnation and the conviction if the Holy Spirit. I wanted to define and contrast these ideas before jumping into the practical implications. The practical implications are very important today because the United States of America is consumed with condemnation and hatred. It doesn’t matter the type ofContinue reading “The Hypocrisy of Cancel Culture Part 1”