"But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray." - Luke 5:16 On Earth, a candle flame typically dances and stretches upward, forming a blue-to-white gradient teardrop shape. That's because hot air rises and pulls cooler air from its base. … Continue reading The Gravity of Life
God’s presence
Get Out of Your Head!
Sometimes, what we need in order to be unburdened is to get out of our own heads (worries, mistrust, doubts, fears) and into our lives. We get to do this thing called LIFE only once. To understand its true value and worth we first need to thank God for gifting us with it. Then we … Continue reading Get Out of Your Head!
The Things Which Are Not
As it is written: I have made you a father to many nations, even before God whom you have believed, who gives life to the dead, and calls those things which are not, as though they were. Romans 4:17 I came across the above image on a Facebook post. The accompanying comment was, "This is … Continue reading The Things Which Are Not
The Awe in Front of Us
USS Enterprise - Star Trek I must admit that in a world where technology reigns, very few things evoke awe in me anymore. However, some of the images I've seen of outer space leave me dumbfounded. So, I wonder how awestruck I would be if I were given the opportunity to voyage into "the final … Continue reading The Awe in Front of Us
Distracting Attractions
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT The image above is of a recent Tumbler notification I received on my phone. As soon as I read the … Continue reading Distracting Attractions
Hello, Skeletons. Howdy, Demons!
If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. 1 John 1:8 NLT So then, submit yourselves to God. Resist the Devil, and he will run away from you. -James 4:7 GNT How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from … Continue reading Hello, Skeletons. Howdy, Demons!
Yes, ALL roads do lead to God!
There are two groups of people that will react differently to the title of this post. One will adamantly refute it, the other will cheerfully embrace it. In which group are you? If you are still reading this, I assume you are interested in what I have to say about it nevertheless. First, we need … Continue reading Yes, ALL roads do lead to God!
I Stand in Awe of You!
“You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations. … Continue reading I Stand in Awe of You!
Immersive
Last week, right after one of our family dinners, our son Joshua invited my wife Mari and I to preview "Old Time Religion," his very first mod for the game Fallout 4. Don't feel bad if you have no idea what a mod is or never heard of Fallout 4. We didn't until last week. … Continue reading Immersive
Does worship really INVITE God’s presence?
Countless sermons, books, blog posts, and certainly worship leaders' opening statements have included the phrases, "God dwells in the praises of His people," and "Worship invites the presence of God." In fact, this post is in response to an article I recently read with that very same title. My emphasis will be on the concept … Continue reading Does worship really INVITE God’s presence?
Words To Ponder by J.R. 