Luke 17:20-21 … The Kingdom of Heaven (03/03/11)
“The Kingdom of Heaven is not coming with things that can be observed, … For in fact, the Kingdom of Heaven is already both within & all around you.” ~ Jesus Christ (Luke 17:20-21) The Greek word (entos) commonly translated as “among” in this verse (allowing conservative Christians to believe that Jesus is referring to […]
Matthew 10:16 … Like sheep amongst Wolves (03/03/17)
“I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; So be wise like serpents and gentle like doves.” ~ Jesus (Matthew 10:16) There are actually number of profound Truths embedded in this seemingly innocuous verse … Consider: First, realize that wolves band together to kill sentient others for survival, while sheep […]
Filthy Theology … (03/02/15)
… said the man wearing a diamond-bedecked, gold-infused smock. You’ve got to be kidding me! What do you have to say about this mess, Shane? “I have a friend in the UK who talks about ‘dirty theology’ — that we have a God who is always using dirt to bring life and healing and redemption, […]
Psalm 92:12 … Flourish & Grow (03/02/11)
To be truly at Peace with our lives, we must choose to “flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar.” (Psalm 92:12) To do so, it is necessary to …… Have a live heart like the palm (2 Corinthians 4:16), and yet have a skin that is alive like the cedar, receptive to […]
Luke 4:4 … By bread Alone (03/02/17)
“One does not live by bread alone.” ~ Jesus (Luke 4:4) First & foremost, it should be clearly stated that the one who lives in the purest expression of Love need not live on bread at all – that those who choose to Love perfectly (i.e. in humble deeds of willing self-sacrifice for others) […]
1 Timothy 6:12 … Jesus & the Apostles’ Creed (03/01/14)
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you confessedthe good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” ~ 1 Timothy 6:12 Over the last several decades of my life, I have attended quite a few church services involving quite a few […]
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