Justification is one of those big words in the Christian vocabulary that stumps a lot of people. You may have heard it said that to be justified means God sees me just if I’d never sinned. Continue reading “Justification and God’s Grace”
When I See an Orange
When I was a boy, my family regularly attended the Christmas Eve program at church. As everyone filed out, Santa Claus handed red and white Christmas stockings to all of us children. Among the candy canes, chocolate bells and peanut clusters would be an orange. Continue reading “When I See an Orange”
20 Years After 9/11 – Some Personal Observations
OK, I’m late to the party with this, but I’ve just read the September 2021 issue of the Smithsonian magazine, and I want to share a few thoughts prompted by the mag’s article called “After 9/11.” Continue reading “20 Years After 9/11 – Some Personal Observations”
Transformation
Matthew 17:1-9 tells us that Peter, James and John had what we would call a mountain top experience. It transformed their lives. Continue reading “Transformation”
COVID The Right Way
Here’s how COVID should have been handled everywhere. Continue reading “COVID The Right Way”