Training for the Best In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he contrasts physical training (which is good) to spiritual training (which is better). I wonder, how often do we pursue things that are good, while pushing aside God’s things that are...
Most of my leaves have finally fallen from my maple trees, making quite a covering in my yard. Today the leaf removal service came and took them all away! It’s nice to see green grass again (until it snows).
The Allure of Mystery There are things about God, Jesus, and salvation that the Bible simply describes as “mystery,” that is, hidden truth or a mystic secret. This drives some people crazy; they want to understand all and be able to fully explain...
Living in the Prophetic In Paul’s letter to Timothy he talks about a prophecy that he made regarding Timothy. (A prophecy is a God-inspired foretelling of the future.) Often we think of a prophecy as being about some grand, distantly future...
Protection From the Evil One To the Thessalonians Paul writes that God will strengthen and protect them from the evil one.This promise and assurance applies to all who follow Jesus. This excites and comforts me, because I want to be protected...
Movie Review: Conversations with God Reviewed by Peter DeHaan Both thought-provoking and inspiring, the movie Conversations with God, is based on the book by the same name, authored by Neale Donald Walsch. This true story is a compelling account...
For the past week, we have enjoyed some unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures in the high sixties to mid seventies. Last Saturday I mowed my lawn for the last time this season. If you’re thinking that this is rather late for...
Would You Dare Tell Someone “Imitate Me?” In his letter to the Philippians, Paul tells readers to follow his example and to the Corinthians he writes, imitate me. [Philippians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 4:16] This strikes me as bold and audacious...
Today is Election Day in the United States. Vote early — vote often! Seriously, be sure to vote today. If you don’t vote, you’ll have no right to complain! Despite my griping about not liking the choices, I did in fact cast my...
In the United States, this is the most important election ever. Really. At least that’s what everyone keeps on saying. Of course, that’s what they said four years ago, too. As well as four years before that, and… In...
