Why is the blood of Jesus so important in the Christian faith? Isn’t that archaic? Ancient? An out-dated mode of worship that we have moved beyond? There are some in the church that say we should get rid of the songs and references about the blood of Jesus because we no longer need them, or … More There is a Fountain Filled with Blood
Treasure is a good thing, right? Not in this story from Genesis 4. Genesis 4:3-5. So it came about in the course of time that Cain brought an offering to the Lord of the fruit of the ground. Abel, on his part also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions. … More When Treasure Becomes Death
Hebrews 12:18-24, 28 (NASB) For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and whirlwind, and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken … More The Presence of God
I once saw a picture of a violin that had been restrung by a parent. The parent was quite proud that this problem had been taken care of without the teacher’s help. But the thing is, the picture showed how the job had been horribly botched. The strings would have to be totally removed and … More Fixing things ourselves
I love Peter. He’s a solid man of faith. But he’s also a classic “foot in the mouth” type of guy. I’m just like that myself, always saying things I shouldn’t, or finding the words coming out in unintended ways. In Matthew 16, Peter had two very different moments of speaking. In the first, he … More Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome
Faith Gym 