“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? ‘ And he (Jesus) said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor asContinue reading “Power of Simplicity”
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“Mourn with Those Who Mourn”
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:15 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 I have spent the past couple of weeks or so (actually, much longer, but more intensely as of late) praying, thinking, grieving, and lamenting about the state of affairsContinue reading ““Mourn with Those Who Mourn””
“The More You Know…”
“Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God.” 1 Corinthians 8:2-3 I had this thought today: I don’t know why I’m spending money on a Masters degree, because apparently all I need to do is read a few articles onContinue reading ““The More You Know…””
My Two Cents
“Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city toContinue reading “My Two Cents”
Rest for the Weary
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature, God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearanceContinue reading “Rest for the Weary”
The Power of Lament
Those who know me well know that I am a huge fan of the University of Michigan. I did not attend Michigan, nor did I even grow up in the state (I’m a Hoosier by birth), but somewhere along the way I became a fan of Michigan sports. Having grown up in Indiana, basketball isContinue reading “The Power of Lament”