“It only takes a spark to get a fire going…” I have old memories of singing Pass it On as a wee lad in church. It’s got this 70s vibe to it, invoking memories of the older kids with long hair, bellbottoms and acoustic guitars. On a more serious note, the song does speak to … Continue reading Pass it On
Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
July is one of those months you can see the planet Mars shining brightly in the southeastern night sky. It looks like a shiny polished red sandstone. Could anyone ever jump to Mars? Tie up those sneakers, take a running start, and go for broke! I can get about 2 inches off the ground. NBA … Continue reading Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
What kind of Christian is Blandina to take on Satan and win?
It is easy to get into this mode where I can easily name and shame persons who say and do things that drag the name of Christ in the mud. Far be it that they should never be called out on their errors, it is necessary to call them out on their shenanigans, but every … Continue reading What kind of Christian is Blandina to take on Satan and win?
The Soap and Centerpiece of Colossians 1:15-20
A bar of soap. One of those common household items that gets used on a daily basis. Soap bars fresh out of the wrapper have smooth edges and the brand name etched on the surface is clear and legible. But, over time and daily washing erodes the soap bar into a misshapen lump — a … Continue reading The Soap and Centerpiece of Colossians 1:15-20
Our Great Sin
If idolatry consists of the worship of a false god or its representation, the I propose a self-centered life filled with concern for just “me, myself, and I” is the fullest realization of the sin. God creates a universe filled with different people, places, and things, but the creature rejects the worship of the creator, … Continue reading Our Great Sin
