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How Then Shall We Fight?
Weapons. It’s a loaded word. When used in the context of faith and spirituality, it conjures up images of jihad and crusades. But that is not what following Jesus is about. We aren’t called to grab or to gain earthly power. We honestly don’t know how to handle it. Like Gollum, some of us are …[ read more ]
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Are You a Coward?
Cowardice is a sin. Did you know that? That shocks me every time I remember it. Maybe because I seldom hear it preached. We modern American Christians are pretty soft. We think we’re being persecuted if someone looks at us funny because we have our Bible out at lunch time or if we catch someone …[ read more ]
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Dance with the Fat Girl
Freedom. Celebrated it yesterday with great fanfare and fireworks. Having been born in America in the sixties, I’ve known nothing but. Having been born, again, in the sixties, I also know the complete freedom that comes through knowing Jesus Christ. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 Some of …[ read more ]