In the room where I live, I have one of those modern maps where the cartographers have adjusted the proportions of the countries to represent their true geographic regions. It is pretty interesting to study. The United States is not quite as large as it appeared on the maps I had as a child. The […]
Devotional Blog 24 (June 2014, Pentecost)
Pentecost: Equipping and Empowering the People of God for Service It is not uncommon to ask someone, “Why do you celebrate [insert your favorite holiday]?” or “Why do you do [insert ritual] at your church?” and be met with the remiss response, “I don’t know. I just do. We have always done it this way.” […]
Devotional Blog 23 (May 2014)
No Purpose, No Peace. There is no question that life’s trials can push even the strongest in faith to a point of weakness. The sudden death of a loved one, the loneliness of being single, the recent loss of a job, or even the stress that comes with seeking academic, professional or social advancement can […]
Devotional Blog 22 (April/Easter 2014)
Title: The Peace, Power and Passion of Christ Text: Luke 24 Easter is the story and celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is, in my estimation, the most important aspect of our faith. Without the Resurrection, our faith would be futile. If God did not raise Christ from the dead, we would still […]