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The only perfect Christmas throughout history happened when Jesus was born in a barn when there was no room anywhere else. There were no nurses, epidurals, or social media response. Just Jesus being born in line with prophecy. The real joy on Christmas is knowing that Jesus didn’t stay a baby. He grew up and … Continue reading The Only Perfect Christmas
If righteous people turn away from their righteous behavior and ignore the obstacles I put in their way, they will die. And if you do not warn them, they will die in their sins. Ezekiel 3:20 Not all obstacles are meant to be climbed. Some are meant to cause us to do an “about face” … Continue reading Obstacles
In Luke chapter 15 the tale of the two sons unfolds. Jesus is challenging the religious to see that those who trust in their religion are the most lost of all. Anything we look to as a savior other than Jesus is really us exalting ourselves above God, (even our repentance). Jesus points out to … Continue reading Misunderstanding Repentace
Thoughts on work: work is a gift that was given to us before the Fall happened. Work is not a curse. There’s no such thing as “secular” or “sacred” work. God certainly uses ministers and missionaries to meet spiritual and personal needs around the world. But they are not the only people doing “God’s work.” … Continue reading Theology of Work
My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Men are called to provide for their families by taking care of their physical needs, but it goes much deeper than that. Men are called to provide for the spiritual and emotional needs of their wife and family. Men … Continue reading Spiritual and Emotional Provision