How is the Kingdom Visible to You?

I was recently listening to a series of radio pod casts from two prominent pastors. Their messages were not really similar. One pastor was in the Gospels taking us to the cross. The other pastor was in Revelation talking about the seven churches. Somehow these two very different message themes combined to get me thinking about how we … Continue reading How is the Kingdom Visible to You? →

Continue to Examine God’s Word

I am looking forward to beginning a new Bible study this week. Meeting together with other believers as we honor God is refreshing. It is a spiritual growth process. We examine, study and learn individually throughout the week. Then we gather together and share what we have gleaned with others. Talking about our Lord with others … Continue reading Continue to Examine God’s Word →

Seeing God’s Table in a Different Light

I mentioned going to lunch with my “very old friend“ yesterday. As we sat there, a number of people came in and out of the restaurant that I knew. But for the most part, we were surrounded by strangers that were unknown. We sat there catching up for probably two and a half hours. We … Continue reading Seeing God’s Table in a Different Light →

No Need to Look Underneath

The sixty-five-year-old oak table was distressed in a way that depicted use—depicted life. One leg lurched from a long-ago break, steadied now by a flat stone tucked beneath it. Burn marks, water rings, scratches, scars, and discoloration covered its surface. And yet, beneath the browns, grays, and charcoal shadows of use and misuse, a hint … Continue reading No Need to Look Underneath →

Illuminated Understanding: From Knowledge to Wisdom

I have talked before on my blog about how my career path wound its way to where it ultimately ended. Most of the knowledge I gained throughout my career came through “on-the-job training.” I learned as I went, building a knowledge base that I carried with me as I moved forward. Midway through my career, … Continue reading Illuminated Understanding: From Knowledge to Wisdom →