Category Archives: Bible and Theology

What God says through scripture, and how people work to understand it.

Conflict’s Great Opportunties

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

In The Peacemaker, Ken Sande points out that when we find ourselves in conflict (a regular human event), we have the opportunity to do three important things. Glorify God by handling conflict his way, not our culture’s way. Serve Others … Continue reading →

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Psalm 90, Suffering & Wisdom

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

I read Psalm 90 this morning for devotions — what a depressing poem! Almost every verse is another poetic way of describing the misery of life. The one request that Moses (the author) makes is “Teach us to realize the … Continue reading →

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Even Sea-monsters!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

” You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves. You crushed the great sea monster. You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm (Psalm 89:9-10, NLT).” We probably have no way of feeling how terrifying the sea was to … Continue reading →

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Books on CD

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

I started listening to Thomas Keating today. I found a collection of audio CD’s by the leading authority on the Contemplative Life at my local public library. So I get to listen to pep talks on contemplation while working out … Continue reading →

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The Best Basis for Hope

Posted on November 10, 2010 by admin

Christian hope is not built on “hoping” something good will happen in the future. The power of our hope is its foundation on what God has done in the past and is doing right now. In my meditation this morning, … Continue reading →

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Is the church for the rich?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

I read in my favorite blog that the richest American’s now earn almost a quarter of American income, making us worse in economic distribution than the Banana Republics of Central America. This distresses me for two reasons: #1, I’m not … Continue reading →

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I Wonder About Stanley’s Scripture Selection

Posted on October 27, 2010 by admin

“While I’m a firm believer that all Scripture is equally inspired, observation tells me that all Scripture is not equally applicable. Consequently, preaching for life change requires that we emphasize some texts over others (Communicating for a Change, page 96).” … Continue reading →

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Can We Do Both?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by admin

I was challenged by the bigness of Psalm 68. Not so much the number of verses; but the number of values. The first value is holding high standards: “Arise O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God … Continue reading →

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Handling Unemployment, Part 2

Posted on October 25, 2010 by admin

I was celebrating how well God is bringing me through joblessness when I got snagged on Psalm 65:1 in my devotions this morning. As I read the Psalm, I asked “Is there anything that overwhelms me?” “Rejection,”  answered my heart, … Continue reading →

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Forgiving Quotes

Posted on October 24, 2010 by admin

Today I listened to a fine sermon on our need to forgive others. If you have ever preached on this topic, you join me in empathy for the preacher. Forgiveness is essential for Christian wholeness; but almost every Christian holds … Continue reading →

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