The Miracle of a Moment For each of us, there are certain “red-letter” dates that mark highlights and memorable moments for us. Allow me to share a few of mine. August 17, 1972 is my birth date. I celebrate it each year (though now, I share that date with our youngest...
Understanding our Position When we think of the phrase, “in Christ,” we often hear Pauline theology. To be sure, Paul wrote much about this. He reminded us that if we are “in Christ,” we are a new creation. He let us know that there is no condemnation for those who...
Our Position in Christ, Part 1 Many of us, if not all of us, have stories of things that happened to us when we were kids. Some things happened to us; other things we caused to happen! The things we laugh about today weren’t always so funny – especially to our parents...
Victory and Nike The transition from “son of thunder” to “apostle of love” would be a notable growth process in its own right. The youngest apostle had become the teacher of the next generation. It’s a great story – just perfect for a Hallmark movie night! Yet, I...
Son of Thunder, Exiled As John’s ministry lengthens and his personal walk matures, the “son of thunder” becomes known for writing about Christian love. Many commentaries will actually refer to John as “the apostle of love.”There’s definitely warrant in John’s action...
