Truth and the Test of Kingship
Then Pilate said to him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.’ Pilate said to him, ‘What […]
The Way Into the Promised Land
An excerpt from one of my teachings that that might become a book: Keila’s Breakfast Like snowflakes that didn’t melt, freshly gathered manna half-filled the wicker bowl. Arrayed around it seated or kneeling on a large hide, Keila’s five siblings methodically dipped out portions with desert-brown hands. But this morning, the very look of the […]
Are You a King? Part 1
Rock, Paper, Scissors and the fate of the world Likely you’ve played the game of “rock, paper, scissors.” Hand motions define whether you and your opponent chose scissors, paper or rock. Scissors cut paper, paper covers scissors, rock dulls scissors and paper covers rock. Truth cuts through, exposes and corrects Error, but Error covers and […]
Mirror, Mirror, Part 1
Part 1: Seeing God – dimly or face-to-face? As the story goes, the queen wanted above all else to make sure that her own face reflected in the mirror was the fairest of all. We know who is truly the fairest of them all: Jesus Christ. Sometimes we “see a dim reflection as in a […]
Toxic Tomatoes, Legalism, and Liberalism
“I want so badly to see God heal someone or to see a demon cast out,” said the pastor with whom I was riding to a meeting. His marketplace career had been that of a policeman. Present at the scene of two major terror attacks in his city, this gentleman had faced down some of […]
The Greatest Act
The greatest act a human being can carry out in this life isn’t what we often think. Climbing Mt. Everest isn’t the greatest act. Winning gold in the Olympics doesn’t make the grade. Attaining great wealth or becoming a celebrity does not qualify one for true greatness. Many years ago the Lord told me what […]
Pro-Life is not anti-women’s rights… just anti-murder
For my blog post this week I could write a nice Bible study or tell some fun experiences from my travels, but I only write well when I’m either anointed or mad or both. And today I am getting so incensed at the media that I really must write something… I recently made a brief but meaty […]
Video Book Intro pt 2A – What Treasure is found in a Dark Place?
This is the second in a series of little video clips I’m doing to talk about the meaning of the title of my first book, Treasures in Dark Places. Here you’ll discover the second “treasure” found in a dark place.
Video Book Intro pt 1 – What Treasure is found in a Dark Place?
This is the first in a series of little video clips I’m doing to talk about the meaning of the title of my first book, Treasures in Dark Places.
Christmas Season – Your BC to AD
A rich collection of imagery surrounds the celebration of Christmas. Star, shepherds, angels and wise men all convene in celebration of one Infant. Tradition has added red bows and green wreaths, shiny bells and silver stars, presents and pastries. This one Birthday is recognized across the entire world, in every nation. Jesus divides history into […]