For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV Fear is a powerful emotion. It is an emotion that drives us, controls… Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?
Category: Theology
Weak
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then… Continue reading Weak
Let Me Do It!!!
Last week I wrote about the blame game. It is far easier to blame everyone and everything else, than to look honestly in the mirror and ask what my responsibility is in the heat of the moment. The technical word for blaming others, and not taking personal responsibility is under functioning. This week I want… Continue reading Let Me Do It!!!
My Story
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:14-15 When I was in college one of the trends in Christian literature was around apologetics. These books helped to give a logical explanation to… Continue reading My Story
Marching Orders
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted… Continue reading Marching Orders
Choices
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Today within five minutes of waking up, you brain will have already made 100s of decisions, and by time you get back in bed scientists estimate that the average human… Continue reading Choices
Under Attack
This past week I found in my mailbox a small book addressed to “current resident.” The book was written to “reveal” a government conspiracy theory that is going to lead to mass persecution of Christians, and set off an ugly chain of events as predicted in the book of Revelation, with key government leaders working… Continue reading Under Attack
This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to… Continue reading This Little Light of Mine
Spark-Catalyst
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works… Continue reading Spark-Catalyst
Prayer for Easter Weekend
To each of you part of the community at Trinity: I am writing you because this weekend is a big deal. I also write you because you are a praying people who place a high value on the power and importance of prayer. The events of Good Friday and Easter form the foundation of where… Continue reading Prayer for Easter Weekend