Have you ever heard the expression “God will move mountains for you, but God will also expect you to bring a shovel?” Another way to say it, “humans must learn to participate in their own salvation.” Because of human beings’ lack of faith and extreme self-centeredness, we lust for God’s blessing and intervention for our… Read More »
Links in the Chain
“A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is, after all, a chain.” ~ William James The weakest link in a chain is the strongest because it can break it. ~ Stanislaw Jerzy Lec We are all a link in the chain of life; we are either a weak link or a… Read More »
The Kingdom is at Hand
When you hear the phrase “Kingdom of God,” what comes to mind? A faraway place? Possibly another planet? Do you look up when referring to heaven? The Gospel of the Kingdom is in the past, present, and future. Jesus says in Matthew 4:17, “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What did Jesus… Read More »
Love You Live
If you touch, you feel. If you ask, you learn. If you look, you see. If you love, you live. –unknown The Creator of the universe is often referred to as the God of love. Others often express God is love. God created all of creation out of love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul reminds… Read More »
Leapfrogging Unicorns
“Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.” –Unknown If we are honest with ourselves, we all take risks in varying degrees that bring the possible repercussions of evil into our lives. The current worldwide pandemic we are all experiencing is a great example. How many people, without fail, practice the 3 W’s, wear your mask, wash… Read More »
The Ark of the Impossible
Most people alive today know the story of Noah’s Ark. Today, you can even travel to Williamstown, Kentucky, and tour a replica of Noah’s Ark, said to have been made to the exact specifications outlined in the bible. Many have also seen the movie “Noah” starring Russel Crowe, or some other movie/documentary about this mysterious… Read More »
The Birth of Evil
When we look around, we see the presence of evil everywhere. It is fair to question why evil exists and where it comes from. We know from scripture that Satan fell after the angels were created, and we know Satan fell before Adam and Eve fell short in the Garden of Eden. How long before… Read More »
Playing Life Hurt
On January 1, 2021, The Clemson Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes squared off in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The two quarterbacks Travis Lawrence and Justin Fields, led the field for their respected teams. They both survived many hits. Justin Fields took a significant hit to the ribs but played hurt the rest of the game.… Read More »
Lost and Found
Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. ~ Henry David Thoreau When my soul was in the lost-and-found You came along to claim it. ~ Carole King We have all been lost at some point in life. Being lost because of worldly things is part of life’s journey. Success, intellect, politics,… Read More »
Second-String Servant
“It’s frustrating at times when you think you’ve earned a chance to play on the field and you’re over there sitting on the bench. That’s not the kind of player I am. I’m the kind of player who wants to be out there on the field and needs to contribute every minute of every game.”… Read More »
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