Posts from February 2026
Purposeful Suffering
Paul the Apostle is arguably one of the most influential people for the Christian faith (obviously after Christ!) He had a momentous conversion. He was planting numerous churches. He gave bold witness to individuals, communities, and governments! In short, he was a powerful instrument in the hands of God. But where did this power come from? Do you remember what God said to Ananias regarding Paul’s faith and ministry? “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry…
“The Love of God Reaches to the lowest Hell”
This coming Sunday I will bring to us a very famous passage of Scripture that are part of the “Christology Hymns” of the New Testament; that is. “Christology Hymns” of the New Testament describe theologically who Jesus really is and what He has done. Last week we studied Colossians 1:15-23. I am asking you to read ahead before Sunday and meditate carefully on this week’s passage, Philippians 2:6-11. For a larger context, once you read this part, read the whole…
Prayers Work!
Have you ever heard someone say to you, “Prayers work”? I cannot know for sure, but if I am right, I think this is what they meant. They had something heavy on their hearts, or something nice they really wanted, and they prayed to God and asked him for his help. After they prayed, God removed the heaviness on their hearts, or gave them that something nice they really wanted, and they wish to say the reason why that happened…
Jesus, the Visible – Cosmic Christ
Have you ever given much thought to how the ancient societies seemed to have so many gods? If you are a student in any way, even just a casual student of ancient times you will know of some of the names in the past of ‘gods’ that societies had. Just for fun, let me remind you of some: This coming Sunday I am beginning to lay out the first of four in what is often referred to as “Christology hymns”…
Good and Evil – God and Satan
Pastor Kim made a comment to me that has stuck with me, and frankly it has seriously shaken me. He told me that the biggest adjustment in moving back to the States, was leaving a country where everyone was at least coming to the table with an agreement that there is a God (even if we don’t believe in the same God). But here in the US, that foundational truth is not a given. Think about that for a second.…