You can reinvent yourself, as many times as you like; if David Bowie and Madonna can do it . . . That’s either foolishness or it’s power. Remember, power is…
The church, the fellowship of Christ, is called out of Corinth. The church is in Corinth. That’s a sure formula for confusion and conflict. We can tolerate disagreement in church. …
Over these next few weeks, we’ll be listening to what Paul is saying in the early part of his letter. There are a few things to keep in mind about…
In Matthew’s account, Jesus tells John the Baptist that it’s good for John to baptize Jesus, in order to “fulfill all righteousness.” Jesus, who had no sin and did no…
My boys like to read at night, even after it’s time for lights out. That’s when they get out their flashlights, so dad won’t know. Only, dad knows when their…
I wish they had been walking by a field, maybe at sowing time. As it is, “they were walking along the road” (9:57). It’s a dirt road. The road is…
Those ancient builders in Greece and Rome really knew what they were doing. No, the roofs are no longer there, but the foundations remain, and many pillars. Lots and lots…
Last Sunday, I spoke of Paul’s instruction to Timothy about prayer in the church. Christians pray for everybody. We pray for everyone not only because everyone stands in need of…
As long as I can remember, I have loved churches. Partly, it’s the architecture—especially of the older churches; more, though, it’s the atmosphere, the feel. My sister would say the…
I’ve spoken of purification, obedience, and rejecting the world. We reject the world when we say Yes to Christ and No to the panorama of alluring sins in vogue…