This past weekend we celebrated our country. I’m thankful that I grew up in the United States. But I don’t believe we are a chosen nation nor do I believe that God has singled us out to bless us, all the while ignoring other nations. Much more than being part of this “nation under God”, Continue reading

Preface: Whether we are “Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,” we do not study the Scriptures only for ourselves. We study the Scriptures, to paraphrase Paul, so that the “word of Christ [may] dwell in you richly as we teach and admonish one another with all wisdom.” When we realize Continue reading

I’ve often said that as we look back and question our ancestors’ racism within the Church of Jesus, our kids and grand-kids will possibly look back and question our materialism. Years ago the Christian culture, especially Southern Christian culture, allowed racism to exist without nearly enough response, remorse, and repentance. I’ve wondered through the years Continue reading

The official start of summer is June 21, but my summer reading plan is in full swing. And boy am I starting it with a bang! The book I’m be reading and will be sharing is a great way to set the tone for the rest of my summer reading. Since I almost always read Continue reading