Unity. You hear of it often nowadays. There is much discussion of what it requires. At a recent festival our church attended, we were in the community offering hope and attempting to meet fellow Christians. It was during this experience that many Christians brushed us off as I reached to shake their hand to say …
Trump/Biden. North/South. Rural/Urban. Conservative/Progressive. McDonald’s/Wendy’s. Poverty/Wealth. Traditional/Modern. Young/Old. Do you recognize what these are? They are polarities, opposites, and ends of spectrums that culture designates identity as. None of which I am endorsing in this devotional, these are merely examples. But I want you to think about these. Do you fall on any end of …
6:1-2 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, …
Here I am. Writing once again about unity. Yes, this is just another message about unity. Everybody of every background, belief system, and opinion is talking about it and I was deterred from writing this article in fear of feeding a cliche. Nonetheless, my conviction is my conviction. I am sure this is what God …
4:8-11 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he …
At the 1992 Olympics, in the 400 meter semi-finals, renowned British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up as one of the top prospects and attractions of the race. This prospective attraction’s hopes were quickly reduced to rubble after Redmond tore his hamstring early in the race. Although clearly in a lot of pain, Redmond continued limping …