I love this story of Paul setting sail with a bunch of prisoners for Rome. Since it was taking so long to get ready and it was past the Day of Atonement Paul warned everyone that it was too late to travel. He knew bad things were going to happen. Sometimes in our own lives people or God warns us that if we do this or do that we might cause “Damage” to our lives.
Read moreI suppose there are two different types of conversions. I’m sure some theologians will argue with me on this point, but I can’t help but notice some people come to Jesus like Paul, and some come like Peter. Yes, there are many more people in the Bible we could use as archetypes, but my point is some come in a flash of wonder and blinding light, and others come like a slow, clumsy, meandering fool.
Read moreThis song was written from the perspective of the Prodigal Son in the parable found in Luke 15 – ΓÇ£While he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.ΓÇ¥ The father didnΓÇÖt have a chance yet to give a guilt trip. There wasnΓÇÖt time for shaming or blaming. Just running. Just embracing. Just kissing.
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Here’s the truth: Healthy, growing relationships – especially with those closest to us – demand intentional, deep, authentic connection. But we can’t do it alone. Not without each other and certainly not without Him.
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I could hear yet another fight erupt from the basement. I waited the obligatory few minutes, hoping theyΓÇÖd work it
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