1 John 2:7 In our day and age our culture tends to paint that past as completely backward and simplistic. Any value that was deeply held in the past is mocked as something leftover from the dinosaurs. Modern values are lifted up and enforced with terms like, progressive, tolerant, right-minded, and intelligent. And anyoneContinue reading “The Old Ways”
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The WWJD Movement
1 John 2:5-6 What Would Jesus Do? These four words propelled a segment of the population to think before they acted. It gave them a reason to stop for a few moments and reflect on their faith and their decisions. It created dialogue, both within the Christian community and within the individuals. And IContinue reading “The WWJD Movement”
Mark of the Believer
1 John 2:3-4 How can you tell if you truly believe something, rather than just saying you believe? Well, if you truly believe the construction company did a good job at building the bridge, you drive your car across it. If you trust the architect and engineer you walk into the skyscraper. If youContinue reading “Mark of the Believer”
An Ounce of Prevention
1 John 2:1-2 Which is easier, to not have unprotected sexual contact or to stay on antiviral drugs for the rest of your life? Is it easier to not embezzle funds from the corporate retirement account or to spend years in a federal prison in shame and disgrace? To avoid the negative consequences ofContinue reading “An Ounce of Prevention”
Mr Perfect: The Movie
1 John 1:10 We will be casting a new movie about an actual living person. It will be titled “Mr Perfect: The Movie.” We are looking for nominations and suggestions for the actor to play the lead role. The person is allowed to star in the movie, if that makes it easier. Don’t worryContinue reading “Mr Perfect: The Movie”
The Solution to Sin
1 John 1:9 The Emperor’s New Clothes is the Hans Christian Andersen that captures the essence of groupthink. The plot goes something like this. The kings gets conned by two weavers who tell him they can make him an outfit that only truly deserving people can see, people who are suited to their stationContinue reading “The Solution to Sin”
Step One
1 John 1:8 Every journey has some first steps. You need a passport in order to travel internationally. If you are going across an ocean you need a ticket of some type, plane or ship. Most of us would have to save some money for the trip. We would need to pack a suitcase.Continue reading “Step One”
Offensive
1 John 1:7 There are some things that you just don’t talk about in polite company. At least that is what I was told when I was much younger. But our world has changed so much that those forbidden, taboo subjects, the ones that used to bring a healthy dose of shame, are nowContinue reading “Offensive”
Plain Speak
1 John 1:6 There are times when you just have to tell the truth, no matter who gets hurt in the process. We sometimes talk about the elephant in the room as a way to express this need to talk about the uncomfortable truth that almost everyone seems to know, but no one seemsContinue reading “Plain Speak”
Light
1 John 1:5 Most of us take light for granted. We wake up in the morning and flip the switch or open the blinds and there it is. We can function in the world because of light. Without it we would get lost. A few weeks ago I was up in the middleContinue reading “Light”
The Arnold Journey 