Twelve days at the beach in June were relaxing, so much so that Monieca and I’ve actually enjoyed spending a few days of our vacation this month at home. Normally vacation days at home feel like wasted days off – not this year. While home we’ve caught up on some projects we had put off. … Read More »
Chapter Nine
Chapter nine was fresh in my mind because I used the story of the man blind from birth that Jesus healed in a recent sermon. So as I read the chapter this time, I asked the Holy Spirit to make the words fresh in my heart and to speak to me about something other than… Read More »
Chapter Eight
A book could be written about this chapter of John’s gospel, but I’m going to focus my comments on four things. One, the story of the woman caught in adultery. After her accusers have left, Jesus says to her in verse 11: “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.”… Read More »
Homosexuality and the Bible
It seems each day brings more news related to homosexuality and Christian churches and organizations. Last week the Roman Catholic Bishop of Bismarck, North Dakota told parishes to sever their ties with the Boy Scouts of America over the national organization’s decision to allow homosexuals to serve as leaders. He wrote, “I regret my decision… Read More »
All Have Sinned
Read the following Bible verse several times: Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: What is sin? Who does this verse say has sinned? According to this verse, how does sin… Read More »
Forsaken on a Dark Day
Read the following Bible verse several times: Matthew 27:45-46 “Now from the sixth hour (noon) darkness fell upon all the land until the ninth hour (3:00 pm). About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘ELI, EIL, LAMA SABACHTHANI?’ that is, ‘MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?’” Having… Read More »