Get behind Me, Satan!
October 8, 2023In Matthew 16:23, Jesus quite harshly rebukes Peter. I have read this many times over the years but for some reason, today it reached out to me, and I asked myself “am I being like Peter?” Do I understand what God’s purposes are and can I differentiate them from men’s. Jesus juxtaposes these two concepts,…
On the Road to a Better Me
October 7, 2023I don’t remember who said it, or when they said it, but what they said regarding the numbering of scripture passages, which often makes little sense, was that it was done by someone while riding a horse. The reality is only slightly different. The Bible texts were divided into chapters and verses to facilitate reference…
Misguided Appreciation
October 5, 2023I had wanted to title this message “there is such a thing as a stupid question”, but I decided that would be disrespectful. The following passage is from The Message, which is not so much of a translation but a paraphrasing or interpretation of scripture into modern English. It was authored by Eugene H. Peterson…
God Provided Two Trees
October 2, 2023What does it mean that “the failure of mankind is not recognizing that what God has provided is all mankind needs?” This phrase suggests that humans often fail to appreciate the blessings and resources that God has already given them, instead seeking more and more without realizing that they already have enough. We often hear…