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The Dance of the Divine Three
The “us” of Genesis 1. Triune God. The Godhead, three in one. The Trinity. One God, three Persons. In my quest to more fully grasp the work and ministry of God the Spirit, I have decided it’s important to make sure my foundation has been properly established. And to do that, I have gone back Continue reading
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Time for Change (for everything, there is a season)
It’s that time! It is the season where everyday it seems that something changes. Political polls change, sports teams rise and fall, temps change, what we wear moves from keeping us cool to keeping us warm, summer schedules are over and there’s a return to school routines, new people move in while others move out, and all the while nature shifts Continue reading
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Showing Hospitality: A Gift and a Command
My pastors (yes, including my hubby) have been encouraging us as members to think about “home life small groups”. They’ve taught and demonstrated what that can look like. So, I’ve been thinking about hospitality lately. One could argue that it’s a spiritual gift (1 Peter 4:8-10, Rom 12). But I also believe it’s expected for all Continue reading
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Every Eye Will See Him: The Word of God in the World
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
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The Respectable Sin of Racism
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
