I often hear people expressing an opinion that every circumstance in their life must be part of God’s plan for them. This leads to a confusing point of view that has a loving and compassionate God creating tragedy and painful circumstances seemingly on some whim!
I assert that not everything that happens is part of God’s plan ...
I have recently been engaged in a discussion with a friend about the smorgasbord of belief systems available to someone seeking truth in the spiritual realm. I asserted that we were free to choose what we believe, but that those choices come with consequenses. My friend was a little skeptical so I thought I should back up my assertion with fundamentals ...
A staple of team building exercises involves building trust in your co-workers.
Typically this is done by having a team member close their eyes, cross their arms across their chest, and intentionally fall straight backwards into the arms of a co-worker standing immediately behind them. Intellectually they know they having nothing to fear ...
Some of my readers have expressed interest in my study of the original greek words used in the New Testament, so this week I dive into what I think is one of the most significant words — “charis” (grace).
The phrase “There but for the grace of God go I” always hits home. It’s a humble reminder of how God’s "charis"—His incredible, ...
A reflection on Matthew 10:5–8
I recently read a post on Facebook commenting on Jesus’ first commision to his disciples as he sent them to exclusively Jewish villages to preach the Good News that the Kingdom of God was at hand. (I’d like to credit the poster, but seem to have lost the reference). But it spoke to me since I often have the privilege ...
In a world battered by relentless storms—global warming, hurricanes, wars raging in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, threats of conflict in China and the Balkans, economic pressures from tariffs, benefit cuts, and widespread social unrest—it’s easy to feel that God has turned away from His creation.
If we were God, we would surely leap ...
The call to live as a Christian is a call to embody excellence in every facet of life, reflecting the character of Christ in a world that often opposes godly values.
1 Peter 2:12 NLT captures this imperative : “Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable ...