Violence
It is much easier to speak out against the violence of our leaders than it is to curb the violence and abuse of authority in my own heart.
Truth Drowned In Fear
I hate how the popular social media trend has been to satirize the poor man. Comparisons of him with Hitler, memes of all sorts using unflattering photos to ridicule him, taking soundbytes and turning them into “drunken rants”… seriously, America? Grow up.
Both And
It is not an “either, or” proposition but rather a “both, and” command.
Who Else?
The only solution for what ails this world is us, bringing Him, to them.
Separation Of Church And State
Our modern understanding of Jefferson’s famous phrase would better be understood as “Segregation of Church from State”. This modern concept is not Constitutional, accurate, or even good.
Even If
For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. (1 Peter 2:21) Read: Ezekiel 47:1 – 48:35, 1 Peter 2:11-3:7, Psalm 119:49-64, Proverbs 28:12-13 Relate: I admit I have a bias. I have uprooted my life and moved into the Middle…
Pray For Paris
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (Proverbs 27:17) Read: Ezekiel 29:1-30:26, Hebrews 11:32-12:13, Psalm 112:1-10, Proverbs 27:17 Relate: As is normally the case on weekends, I was unplugged. Once I started heading towards home last night, I stopped the incessant influx of media, social or otherwise, and would have kept it off through tomorrow if not for…
Shoot The Messenger
If I warn the wicked, saying, ‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die in their sins. And I will hold you responsible for their deaths. (Ezekiel 3:18) Read: Ezekiel 3:16 – 6:14, Hebrews 4:1-16, Psalm 104:24-35, Proverbs 26:27 Relate: History hinged on a pair of messengers. Way back around the…
Greater
Moses was certainly faithful in God’s house as a servant. His work was an illustration of the truths God would reveal later. But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ. (Hebrews 3:5-6) Read: Ezekiel…
The Judge’s Chair
When they said this, Pilate brought Jesus out to them again. Then Pilate sat down on the judgment seat on the platform that is called the Stone Pavement (in Hebrew, Gabbatha). It was now about noon on the day of preparation for the Passover. And Pilate said to the people,“Look, here is your king!” “Away…
THE RIVER WALK 