On Second Thought “If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” — John 8:36 There are moments in worship when discomfort settles in quietly, almost imperceptibly. It is not the temperature of the room, the length of the sermon, or the firmness of the pew that causes it. Rather, it is theContinue reading “The Freedom We Resist”
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Power That Walks With You, Not Fear That Paralyzes You
A Day in the Life “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 When I read Paul’s words to Timothy, I cannot help but imagine a quiet morning in Timothy’s life—waking with responsibility pressing heavily on his chest. HeContinue reading “Power That Walks With You, Not Fear That Paralyzes You”
Before the Altar, On the Road to Peace
A Day in the Life “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23–24 There are moments in the lifeContinue reading “Before the Altar, On the Road to Peace”
A Call from the Shore
A Day in the Life of Jesus There are moments in the life of Jesus that feel almost tenderly ordinary, and John 21:1–6 is one of them. As I walk through this scene with you, I am struck by how quietly human it feels. The disciples are not preaching, healing, or confronting opposition. They areContinue reading “A Call from the Shore”