For years I struggled with the notion that I could be strong when I was weak. I’m talking about after I chose to repent and lay down my life for Jesus Christ. I just couldn’t seem to get… Read More
There’s a passage in the Bible that just won’t preach. Maybe it’s because “the devil’s in the pronouns.” After all, any pastor willing to provoke the flock to Scriptural literacy is bound to open up a can of… Read More
I’ve had my share of ritual washings. As an infant in a Presbyterian family, I was sprinkled with holy water—or so I’ve been told. Then, when I was twenty-six years old, my wife and I agreed to be… Read More
What does it take to be bold? If we could track the human thought processes during periods of crisis or apprehension, all roads would eventually lead back to one anticipated fear: We become bold when we perceive something… Read More
I used to think the apostle Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia was all about circumcision—perhaps the last word on whether or not Jesus Christ’s male disciples should continue to have “skin in the game.” And, to some… Read More
A tough thought is a hard dog to keep under the porch. I’m sure a lot of psychoanalysts would say that’s a good thing. Even so, we always kick that mutt back under there when he sticks his… Read More
Everybody knows foundations are important. In fact, we often take them for granted because they rarely fail. We build upon them according to our objectives. Some of us put a lot of thought and resources into that process…. Read More
Once in a while I uncover a gem buried outside of the Biblical texts. Gems are always priceless, especially if they’re chiseled fragments of God’s written word. And some of His people are literary artisans when it comes… Read More
The human makeup is miraculous yet complex. A person consists of a lot of things. We often think of him as having a “body,” a “mind” and a “spirit.” We can see a body, and we know he… Read More
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Posted: September 24, 2019 by cjournalme
Indulge in Spiritual Carbs
It doesn’t take me long to get my fill of something. That’s because everyone has a limit to what he can consume and digest, regardless of its palatability. I’m sure Rod Serling understood this well. As a teenager,… Read More