Today is part 2 of my short series on forgiveness. Understanding grace in a biblical context. The concept of grace, a cornerstone of Christian faith, finds its most potent expression in the act of forgiveness. It is a gift freely bestowed, an unmerited favor that transforms hearts and renews lives. Understanding grace within the biblical … More Understanding Grace
I’m beginning a short series on the importance of forgiveness. Life is short, and bitterness is a heavy stone to carry… Let’s begin with a Tale of Redemption. The air hung heavy with the scent of dust and desperation. The younger son, his clothes tattered and his face etched with the lines of hardship, stood … More A Tale of Redemption
One of my favorite quotes comes from Gary Williams in his book “Heart of a Lion: The Leadership of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy Seal.” For those familiar with the book and movie “Lone Survivor,” you will remember Michael Murphy as the team leader who sacrificed himself to make the call for help when … More Leaders are Readers
“For only $500 I can teach you how to reach your apex.” This is similar to the end of every sales pitch that offers to help make you a better, more successful person. There is nothing wrong with this if the goal is to make money and help people, but I believe (due to my … More How Do I Reach My Ultimate Goals?
I do not blog as much as some people. Mainly its a time issue, and I don’t get paid to blog, so I do it for fun. My first blog ever was done in July of 2016. The month I was making a major life change and relocating. I imagine most people are a like … More The More Things Change…
This is the time of year when I go into reflection mode. Actually, the mode starts around Thanksgiving and lasts until the last Christmas lights of the season come down. Each family has their traditions, and in some cases the same events and activities get passed down from one generation to the next. In many … More Remembering Days of Christmases Past
The irony of this post is that it is social media that is being used to bash social media, but people of a certain age bracket will certainly understand the point. 30 years ago, I would have submitted this to the newspaper, today its a click away and that isn’t necessarily a good thing. The … More The Destructive Force of Social Media
There are scholars, theologians, pastors, and church going members who may read this and think, “this is some kind of heresy!” However, I am going to mention a very simple concept that seems to go against the grain of everything most modern churches teach, and explain why there is a “falling away.” Bear with me. … More Lost in Translation: The Failing Church.
Everyone has someone in their life who they consider their “strong friend.” The friend who is always there in a pinch. Someone who listens, volunteers, and will help carry a burden that sometimes seems to heavy to carry alone. You may consider yourself a strong friend and you likely are to someone, but even strong … More Losing the Strong Friend
A traveler wanders the wilderness for decades, free from restrictions of society, but alone in his journeys. He managed a content life being able to provide for his basic needs, but as he neared the last mile of what some would call an exciting life the traveler stumbled upon road sign in the middle of … More A Tale of Two Kingdoms
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