Note: This post was originally published in The Rivulet Collective on January 18, 2018, under the title "Can Christians Truly Be United?" Be sure to visit Rivulet and enjoy many of the other great stories they're publishing. The earnest-eyed man leaned toward me. “Jesus’ last prayer,” he said in a voice rippling with sincerity, … Continue reading The Dream and The Reality of Christian Unity
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Food For Thought: We Are All Scarecrows (Meditation on Ephesians 2:1-5)
First the bad news: we’re all scarecrows. Not the cute “Wizard of Oz” kind of scarecrow, with a winsome song and dance. Nor the scary “Batman” kind of scarecrow as psychopathic super-villain. No. We’re the T.S. Eliot kind of scarecrow: “We are the hollow men We are the stuffed men Leaning together Headpiece filled with … Continue reading Food For Thought: We Are All Scarecrows (Meditation on Ephesians 2:1-5)
5 Blessings That Come From God’s Fondness For You. (Meditation on Ephesians 3:1-10 part 2)
“It’s not about you; It’s all about God” That’s supposed to be the comforting message of Ephesians 1? Yes. It’s comforting because of a second foundational truth: God is very fond of His children. He’s “…blessed us with every spiritual blessing…” (Eph 1:3) Which means what? First there is the blessing of being chosen (Eph … Continue reading 5 Blessings That Come From God’s Fondness For You. (Meditation on Ephesians 3:1-10 part 2)
The Most Practical Insight Christianity Has To Offer (Meditation on Ephesians 1:3-10 part 1)
Get this one insight, and other things fall into place. Understand this one insight, and life becomes much more straightforward. I don’t mean it gets easier. There will always be struggle, difficulty and pain. Anyone who promises you freedom from struggle, difficulty, and pain is selling you something. But this one insight, if you are … Continue reading The Most Practical Insight Christianity Has To Offer (Meditation on Ephesians 1:3-10 part 1)
Horizons of the Possible 