What Does It Mean To Be “Saved”

What Does It Mean To Be “Saved”

I asked Jesus to come into my heart in kindergarten at a Christian school. Did that mean I was saved? It’s hard to remember much from that long ago. I remember I liked the little girl who always stood in front of me in line. Math facts were a chore for me to...
The Desires of Your Heart

The Desires of Your Heart

There is a lot we can say about God. He is gracious, just, faithful, good, loving, powerful, and gentle. We could exhaust the entirety of the English language and it would not be adequate to fully describe Him. Because of our limited understanding, we have a tendency...
It’s Monday

It’s Monday

It’s Monday. Family has gone back to their homes and the work week begins. It was just yesterday that we were celebrating Risen Christ, but is today any different than last Monday? How can it be that we so soon go back to the daily grind of life? If we have...
Mercy and Grace

Mercy and Grace

I don’t think there is ever a calm feeling when there are red and blue flashing lights in the rearview mirror. Think about when you’re driving down the highway and you see a police car checking everyone’s speed. Instinct kicks in and you probably...
The Right Tools For The Job

The Right Tools For The Job

I am by no means a mechanic, but I do try to save money when I can. Sometimes it ends up costing me more in the long run like time I replaced the ABS sensor in my Pilot and damaged the bearing in the process. Then there was the time that I did the exact same thing on...
Power Struggle

Power Struggle

We have, all of us, a power problem, and I’ve only touched on a few of the different forms power problems can take. Still, one of the common factors found in many of our issues with power may stem from the reality that we may have evolved to the point where our...