Psalm 14:1-7 There are many practical atheists around us. We might actually be one. A practical atheist is someone who in everyday life lives as if the LORD wasn’t really present, didn’t really know or care, and who doesn’t have influence on current decisions and life choices. The practical atheist makes their own choices,Continue reading “Practical Atheist”
Tag Archives: Faith
No One in Your Corner
Psalm 3:1-8 Have you ever felt like the world was ganging up against you, like you were the only one standing on your side of the line? This is a common feeling among us mere mortals. We might start a project and feel like we have many people behind us, supporting us, encouraging us.Continue reading “No One in Your Corner”
Mountain Movers
Mark 11:22-25 Sometimes we make things so complicated, especially things connected to the LORD. We add if’s, and’s and but’s to so many discussions. Sometimes things really are simple. We add prenuptial agreements to a marriage because we don’t really trust people, even the people we are going to marry. We have to haveContinue reading “Mountain Movers”
Faith’s Look
Mark 10:51-52 What does faith look like? This would be a thing to know. We could scan images of people at the altar and then target the two resulting groups of people with different programs: one program for those who had faith, and another for those who didn’t. That way we could maximize ourContinue reading “Faith’s Look”
The Unspoken
Mark 10:46 Sometimes silence can speak as loud as many words. You can listen to people talk about their life and learn so much by listening to what they don’t talk about. But sometimes, silence is just silence. Jesus has gone to the town of Jericho with His disciples. And as they areContinue reading “The Unspoken”
Obstacle
Mark 10:46-52 Obstructions! Have you ever sat in a theater behind someone who was too tall? Or had to watch a ball game from behind a big pole? Or see what the crowd was excitedly observing, but you couldn’t move to get a better view? Obstructions come in all shapes and sizes and getContinue reading “Obstacle”
The Big “IF”
Mark 9:22-24 “If” is such a big word wrapped up in such a little word. It has similar power as the word “but” when it is used in almost any sentence. I love you, but …. I would help you, but …. This medicine will help you, but …. The “but” negates everything saidContinue reading “The Big “IF””
Mark 6:6 – Amazing Faith. NOT!
Mark 6:6 I have a hard time believing sometimes. Do you? For me the issue of trusting the LORD is settled. I trust Him. I might have to fight fear sometimes, but if I just settle myself, I know the LORD is faithful. No matter what, He will be there. Even death can’t endContinue reading “Mark 6:6 – Amazing Faith. NOT!”
Unable
Mark 6:4-5 God very rarely does things in this present world without human participation. We see in Scripture that there weren’t many instances when the LORD just did things. We see creation and a few other divine judgments, but otherwise, the LORD works with and through people. It is not that the LORD can’tContinue reading “Unable”
Faith in the Face of Bad News
Mark 5:36 Have you ever had to ignore what someone is saying, because you know the truth about the situation and they don’t? In those moments you have to weigh the credibility of the other person. You have to judge your own knowledge. Is it as sure a fact as you think it is?Continue reading “Faith in the Face of Bad News”
The Arnold Journey 