This last Sunday Pastor KPaul started at the beginning of the book of Romans. It's the start of a journey that we will finish on December 31 of this year: studying the book of Romans together as a church. I'm excited about this year, and I hope you are too. Before we dive to deeply… Continue reading Romans is a letter
Beginning Something New
What will we study this year? How will we deepen our relationship with God this year?
The Gospel of God
Paul talks a lot about the gospel in Romans. In the NIV the word comes up 12 times and 6 of them are in the first 17 verses of chapter 1. If we were to ask some questions of the text, one would be what is the gospel that Paul is talking about. The word… Continue reading The Gospel of God
A Wondrous King
Good morning friends. I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Ps. 9:1-2 NIV84 Praising God in this verse is not just about singing a song but it… Continue reading A Wondrous King
Wait. Is summer almost over?
Where has summer gone? What have you done with your summer? Have you drifted? Or are you focused on the goal?
Jesus makes it seem so simple
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry...." Jesus makes it seem so simple when he says it. Just don't do it. But I think a lot of us have been and are worried about many things. And when I say that, I may mean me. Let's just start with the first admonition: Do not worry… Continue reading Jesus makes it seem so simple
Having a Conversation with the God of the Universe
It's been a few weeks since I've posted here. There are things I could say about that. I could explain the absence. I could make excuses for the absence. I could apologize. I could be frustrated with myself. But my friend Jon Swanson at 300wordsaday.com would tell me to recognize that I needed the rest… Continue reading Having a Conversation with the God of the Universe
Finally one we can sing
In a book whose title means "Songs of Praise", it is surprising that Psalm 8 is the first actual praise psalm, but it is. For many of you, this psalm will seem familiar as v1 and 9 have been used in songs (Sandi Patti had a popular one), and verses 4-6 appear in the New… Continue reading Finally one we can sing
Adultery, Divorce, and the Heart
Jesus' teachings about adultery and marriage and divorce can seem hard. Let's talk about them.
But wait! There’s more!
I thought about moving on from Psalm 7, but I can't yet. There is still so much in the psalm that I haven't written about. And for me, the writing helps me soak in the truths that God has shown me. So in a way, you get to listen in on my journal through the… Continue reading But wait! There’s more!
A shadow of justice
Justice. It's a word that has been said often the last few days. People are looking for justice for George. And yesterday the verdict in a human trial with a human judge and a human jury was handed down. We all want justice. Justice for the wrongs done to us. Justice for the wrongs done… Continue reading A shadow of justice
What's On the Needles? 