Jesus of the In-Between

Jesus of the In-Between

On a recent Sunday, I listened to a sermon on Luke 7:11-17. This is the account of Jesus’ visit to the village of Nain. There He happened upon a funeral procession. A widow was burying her only son. Jesus stepped forward to the funeral bier. He touched that dead young...
Equipped for Generosity

Equipped for Generosity

For the last several months I have been reading a series of 30-day Bible reading plans. Recently I read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. The plan is entitled “30 Days of Leadership” and the reading was called “Practicing Generosity.” But, as I read, I reflected that instead of...
Rest and Rest

Rest and Rest

I once had friends who were all about “the exchanged life.”  The exchanged life is one of many approaches which address discipleship and spiritual transformation. In the exchanged life, one exchanges his or her life for the life of Christ. In their minds, this...
A Day of Nothings?

A Day of Nothings?

When the weather is warm and I have no early appointments, I enjoy my coffee on the front porch where I read my Bible, pray, and meditate. I clearly remember such a Saturday just last month. It was Saturday, October 10, 2020. As is my habit, I regularly jot the date...
When God Seems Silent

When God Seems Silent

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