Suit Up, Walk it Out

"...put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another..." from Colossians 3:12-13 I might not be some of these things yet. Therefore, I that must put them on. I don't mean faking it. I mean stepping out of your comfort zone. It can be done, and it can … Continue reading Suit Up, Walk it Out →

A Skilled Man Will Stand

"Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of unknown men." Proverbs 22:29 Forget fame, forget prestige for a moment. It's easy to focus on politicians, religious leaders, musicians, and entertainers. Consider instead the people who maintain the electrical … Continue reading A Skilled Man Will Stand →

Transforming Where it Hurts

I think that a person can get addicted to religion just like alcohol, or over-eating, or shopping. Yes God does have all the answers... but there's a difference between the lengths you are going to, and the place He wants to meet you. Is your current revelation transforming you, or is it just your latest … Continue reading Transforming Where it Hurts →

Long-Term Thinking

1 Peter 1:10-12 "Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and carefully investigated. They inquired into what time or what circumstances the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when He testified in advance to the messianic sufferings and the glories that would follow. It was … Continue reading Long-Term Thinking →

Sanity

1 Timothy 2:1-4 “First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all Godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone … Continue reading Sanity →

Regarding Covid 19

As a lay observer, I am trying to put together some coherent thoughts about the whole situation surrounding Covid 19: -When I go for a walk on a public trail, I try to greet those I pass by. It seems polite to me. But I value it more now. There's something really good about acknowledging … Continue reading Regarding Covid 19 →

In all Godliness and Dignity

1 Timothy 2:1-4 "First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all Godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone … Continue reading In all Godliness and Dignity →

Index of Sex

Desiring to bring together old posts with a common thread, I offer this group of writings related to sex: Sex Honestly Sex and the Spirit More Thoughts About Sex Approaches to Purity Even More Thoughts About Sex

This is the Body

1 Corinthians 12:7 "A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial..." What is given? A manifestation of the Spirit. For what purpose? To produce what is beneficial. These are Divine gifts given not merely to the individual through whom they are manifest, but to other members of the … Continue reading This is the Body →

Yes, You

In my previous post, Identity Drift I commented, Moses being alive did not make Israel successful, nor did Jesus being on the earth mean that everyone followed Him, nor did the apostles being alive mean that everything was perfect in the church in those days. I said this to make a point about assuming that another … Continue reading Yes, You →