Too Much
“Too much” is a relative term. How can we determine what is too much? What is too much food? Too much to drink? Too much perfume? Too much time? Is there such a thing as too much love? We sometimes…
Always
I don’t know about you, but I’m not so good at “always.” Sometimes … usually … frequently. That’s more like the real picture. I may do a lot of things well and be fairly consistent, but I fail to be…
Being
We are called human beings. Have you ever thought about that title? The “human” part seems obvious. But the “being” surprises me a little. It indicates present and active participation in what we are at the core. Most people seem…
Meditation
It’s strange, but some good words have taken on a bad rap in our culture. One of them is meditation. It immediately brings to mind the concept from Eastern religions of clearing the mind in order to relax. Some techniques…
When In Doubt
There’s an old saying that has been ingrained in me since my teen years. “When in doubt, don’t.” In other words, it’s better to err in our actions on the side of caution, when the scripture isn’t clear about something.…
Our Eternal Inheritance
We’ve all seen movies and TV shows about family conflicts over an inheritance. Wealthy families often have internal turmoil going on. Wills are contested and ugly scenes result in legal disputes. But what about our inheritance? Not our earthly one,…
Trouble
I read a verse this morning that really caught my attention. It’s one of those that I’ve heard many times before, but it jumped out at me with new meaning and made me think. Here it is: John 16:33 -…
Immanuel (God with Us)
Immanuel (God with Us) …God… Highest Majesty Hallowed Mystery Holy, Merciful Savior Heavenly Maker of all things …With… Unequal coalition Unlikely connection Unusual combination Unexpected cooperation Unfathomable companionship …Us… Reborn souls Renewed spirits Reconciled saints Restored sojourners Reformed scoundrels Redeemed…
Reconciliation
The English word, reconciliation, is a very old word, dating back to the 14th century. According to the dictionary, to reconcile is to restore relations, to coexist in harmony, to make compatible. One definition goes even further: to find a…
Second Advent
At this time of year we celebrate the First Advent, when Jesus came to earth as a baby. But what about the Second Advent? Do we celebrate that? It’s the time when Jesus will come again as King of Kings…