1 John 5:1-2 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups revolutionized sweet treats, at least for me. There is just something about the combination of chocolate and peanut butter that tastes so good. If you need to, you can take a break right now and go get one to eat while you finish reading! And since theContinue reading “Multiple Strands”
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Believe and Love
1 John 3:23 Sometimes we complicate life in ways that aren’t necessary. We add layers where no layers are needed. We put in details when the original was perfect. And then we wonder why we live under such stress. Think about the average American family with kids. The parent packs the kid’s scheduleContinue reading “Believe and Love”
Practical Atheist
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”
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!”
The Arnold Journey 