The King of Cool Meets the King of Kings

The King of Cool Meets the King of Kings I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” – Ecclesiastes 2:1-2 Ecclesiastes 1:13-17: I applied my heart to seekContinue reading “The King of Cool Meets the King of Kings”

Do Not Waver in Unbelief – Be Strengthened in Faith

Do Not Waver in Unbelief – Be Strengthened in Faith Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. – Romans 4:20 1 Samuel 30:1-6 David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag. They found that the Amalekites had madeContinue reading “Do Not Waver in Unbelief – Be Strengthened in Faith”

Carbon Copies ∙∙∙

Carbon Copies ∙∙∙ For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. – Romans 8:29 Philippians 3:7-14 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ hasContinue reading “Carbon Copies ∙∙∙”

Obedience Without Respect Is Hypocrisy

Obedience Without Honor Is Hypocrisy And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. Because of this, I will once again astound these hypocrites with amazing wonders.Continue reading “Obedience Without Respect Is Hypocrisy”

The Myth of Impartiality ∙∙∙

The Myth of Impartiality ∙∙∙ Teacher, we know that You are truthful, teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one, for You are not partial to any. – Matthew 22:16 John 2:24-25 But Jesus didn’t trust them because he knew human nature. No one needed to tell him what mankind isContinue reading “The Myth of Impartiality ∙∙∙”