The bible often talks of our relationship with our Heavenly Father using affectionate terms: Abba, meaning Daddy; as lovers; bride and groom; sheep and shepherd. There are probably more, but all of these hint at a loving, intimate relationship. But, we often don’t experience a loving, intimate relationship. What can …
I seriously doubt there is a soul alive, unless he/she is extremely paranoid, who would say no to the gift of a $20 bill for fear of it being a counterfeit. Could you imagine your response if you wanted to bless someone with a $20 bill and their response was, …
Sometimes misunderstandings come from one simple word difference, perhaps only a preposition. (Hang on, all you grammarphobic!) I have been told that Jesus, or God, is all there is; that there is nothing else and to look for more is dangerous and to be cautioned against. But, there is a …
Once upon a time, so I’ve been told and it may still be true today, people were taught to recognize counterfeit money by handling the real thing until they knew it so well, that a counterfeit bill in their hands was obvious. Now, they have these markers that they use …
I thought of writing a fictional story of Nate and Katie again, but thought I wouldn’t this time. Maybe I can communicate what’s in my head without a story. I’ve repeatedly come across a mindset among Christians that concerns me somewhat. It’s the idea that we must be cautious in …