As the sailor locates his position on the sea by "shooting" the sun, so we may get our moral bearings by looking at God. We must begin with God. We are right when and only when we stand in a right position relative to God, and we are wrong so far and so long as … Continue reading Compass
He Gets It
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without … Continue reading He Gets It
Rich Mullins Tribute
Third Day and Brandon Heath cover Rich Mullin's Creed in the original style. One of my favorite bands performing one of my favorite songs. Creed by Rich Mullins, Preformed by Third Day and Rich Mullins I believe in God the Father Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth And in Jesus Christ His only … Continue reading Rich Mullins Tribute
God Guide Us
There is a business in our town that has a patriotic themed building. Among the decorations is a banner with the following: God bless America, stand beside her and guide her. Had to wait at the light near this business today and began thinking about that sign. The first thing that struck me was the … Continue reading God Guide Us
Thoughts on the Atonement
While working on this week's Bible study lesson on the Atonement I began thinking about the Nature of God. There are some people that have the view of God that he is this detached being out there some where who is just waiting for us to mess up so he can zap us. While other … Continue reading Thoughts on the Atonement
Truth
Yesterday, I saw the following sign in front of the local Unitarian Church. We need less religion and more truth. That is actually a profound statement. We do need more truth and less religion. The next question is who's truth? Is truth relative? Or maybe there are many forms of truth that are equal. Does … Continue reading Truth
Purpose
Unless you have been hiding under a rock I'm sure by now you are aware of Michael Jackson's death. There has been a lot of coverage of fan reaction. One that I find troubling was a comment made by a young Japanese lady who came to Los Angles for the funeral. Michael Jackson is my … Continue reading Purpose