Freedom. What does that mean to you? It seems simple – freedom is to be free. But free from what? Oppression is the simple answer, but as I pondered freedom my mind raced in many directions. This week in the United States we celebrate freedom from the domination of Great Britian. Our forefathers gathered together, …
Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Read: Psalm 119:25-32 The psalmist portrays the beauty of being in God’s word. It is more than a rule book to him; it is more than a genie in a bottle; it is more than a paddle. It is life to him! May our experiences with God’s word be as meaningful as the psalmist.
One more look at Jesus’ words this week. Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly. John 7:24 Read: John 7:21-24 Jesus is referencing a miracle he performed on the Sabbath. He showed compassion rather than following the restrictions for the Sabbath that forbid a person to do work. The healing required the man …
The humiliation of being caught in sin. A horrible place indeed. Never has a large brimmed hat and designer sun glasses looked so good. Hiding away behind the props, I find solace and anonymity. Read: John 8:1-11 Jesus words have never sounded so good! When others are yelling for my demise, Jesus quietly stoops down …
There are times when I am asked to explain myself. Not by those who are close to me or even those who are “for me,” but by those who oppose me. How do I know when to give a full explanation and when to smile and nod? Read: Mark 11:27-33 Jesus’ interaction with the religious …
Comparison. It kills. It kills inspiration, creativity, innovation. Constantly looking at someone else prevents me from living fully, celebrating my opportunities, resting in my reality. Read: John 21:20-23 As we look this week at What Would Jesus Say, my mind immediately went to this saying of Jesus. Too often we concern ourselves with the other …
A decade or more ago there was a popular study entitled, “WWJD – What would Jesus Do?” It came complete with wrist bands, books, study guides – the complete deal. As a church we worked through the study in small groups, deliberately attentive to how we responded to difficult situations in daily life. Saturday my …
But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.” Acts 13:22 So Jesus said, “…I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught …
Read: Acts1:14 The good news is that Jesus’ mother and brothers did become believers. They were gathered with the others in the upper room at Pentecost. His brother, James, wrote the book of James we find in the New Testament. He also lead the Jerusalem council recorded in Acts 15. Whatever you are experiencing right …
Welcome summer! I am glad you are here! A few years ago I attended a seminar that taught us to ask Jesus questions. I admit, it seemed a little strange to expect Jesus to answer my questions. After all, wasn’t my mind just primed to hear an answer based on the information I knew about …
Out of the Chaos 