Sometimes being a disciple of Jesus means listening first. I am a disciple of Jesus. So, where does that leave me with the Holy Spirit? In some pop theologies, if I don’t talk about the Holy …
Ignorance isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
The disciple of Jesus understands the importance of scripture. Jesus made it clear that He not only taught it, He followed it--even obeyed it--albeit from the perspective of the author who infallibly …
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Patriotism and The Kingdom of God
It is July 3rd and tomorrow millions of people will express their patriotism. Patriotism brings people of the same country together--giving them something in common, something around which they can …
Is “Church” something we shop for?
In the mobile society in which we live, a phrase most of us have heard--if not used--is, "church shopping". Many have had the experience of moving into a new area and trying to find a new church. As …
Greetings from California East–lessons in patience.
Most of you know that Donna and I have made a major move from California to Texas (see our last post). We moved here near two of the three kids and nine of the grandkids and are attempting to settle …
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Uh oh. Here comes another adventure!
Bilbo Baggins famously said "Adventures are such bothersome things". I have had many adventures. When I went into the hospital to battle amyloidosis by taking the most potent dose of one of the …
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