Rod Stallings I sit in my favorite morning watering hole (coffee shop to you). It is busy this bright Saturday morning, as usual. I watch the flow while listening to a little John Coltrane. I like Coltrane’s typical calm, deliberate style especially while watching the frenzy around me. The “mobile order” has amped up the coffee frenzy. … Read more
10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. (James 2:10 NIV) I think we would all desire a system where we are not condemned of everything due to one small infraction. We desire mercy, and we need mercy. Be it from a … Read more
2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:2 NIV) Life has a way of keeping us focused on the things of this world and not on the higher thoughts of things above. Thus our basal selves tend to rule the day and we do not take the time to consider … Read more
29 But if he remains silent, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he is over individual and nation alike, (Job 34:29 NIV) We may ask, “Where was God…” when we individually or as a people are in distress. But maybe the better question is, “Where were we?” God is … Read more
6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6 NIV) To seek to understand is the root of knowing (knowledge) which leads to wisdom. We cannot hope to show wisdom when we do not seek to first understand. Scripture provides much to allow us to seek knowledge, the Spirit … Read more