The Movement of God

The focus of the Story is the movement of God. Ah, but within that movement there is also the tale of those whom God chooses to move through. This is not about salvation. This is about who God chooses to accomplish his will; to carry the message of God to kings; to lead the people… Read More ›

The Story

Some stories are important and need to be told over and over again. The significance is life-changing; life-affirming; life-warning. There is something hauntingly beautiful in the story of Corrie Ten Boom. It is the story of one family risking everything to help Jewish people escape the horrors of the Nazi machine which had invaded the… Read More ›

The Physician

Why do you go to the doctor? It is time for my annual checkup. I’m not super motivated. I feel fine. I mean, other than the occasional aches and pains that comes along with getting older. I have felt a little light headed lately, but you know what, I’m fine. I have a friend who… Read More ›

Glory

You messed up! You damaged the relationship! It is all on you! Until you accept the truth of this you will not grasp the glory of Yahweh’s Presence. Some people read the Bible with jaded hearts seeing inconsistencies and reasons to cast dispersions upon God. Is he seeking redemption or control? Is he the Savior… Read More ›

The Heart of Worship

I believe worship is extremely important. But I also believe that most of our fighting over worship boils down to what we want. We waltz on in and complain about not starting on time – those people and their fellowshipping, actually enjoying one another’s company. Then we get unhappy about the song selection.

Who’s a Saint

Who is a saint? We disclaim any claim to sainthood when we mess up; “I’m no saint, you know.” This seems to imply that saints don’t mess up. They don’t struggle with sin. They don’t wrestle with doubts. And hey, are saints dead people who lived an otherwise unobtainable existence for us normal slugs –… Read More ›

Amazing Yaweh

Periodically, I show the series “The Bible” to the students at a youth correction facility. The scenes depicting the Israelites in the wilderness make me laugh. Maybe they had money constraints. Who knows? But the Israelites are depicted as this small band of wanderers. You know, a small band of maybe a couple hundred which… Read More ›

Holiness Turned

Psalm 52:8 says, “But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.” One of the early church fathers – I can’t remember which one and I don’t have the time or inclination to try to find out –… Read More ›

Constructing

Some people approach serving God as if they are negotiating a work agreement. God says, “Serve me!” The perspective servant replies, “Alright. I get two days off a week. I don’t do windows. Any work I do will need to be under the creative license clause I have submitted for your perusal. All praise and… Read More ›

Preparation and Change

Not too long ago, I told my mom that she and my dad could come and live with us. This was not the first time the offer had been made and I really didn’t expect her to jump all over it. The North Dakota winters scare her. But if they were out of options and… Read More ›