When Absolutes Collide

When Absolutes Collide Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God; the LORD is one. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. – Deuteronomy 6:4-6 John 7:22-23 ButContinue reading “When Absolutes Collide”

Limited or Limitless

Limited or Limitless Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon, the son of John; you shall be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). – John 1:42 Mark 1:16-18: As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in theContinue reading “Limited or Limitless”

A God of Second Chances

A God of Second Chances Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time. – Jonah 3:1 John 21:15-17: “Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I love you.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. Jesus repeatedContinue reading “A God of Second Chances”

When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙

When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙ What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ – Isaiah 45:9 How foolish can you be?Continue reading “When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙”