102 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Have you ever seen a matchup that from the surface seemed like a sureContinue reading “2 Corinthians 12:9 Power Imbalance”
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Two Shirt Day
It was a two shirt day. I expected to have to change shirts. I do put a clean one on in the mornings. But I didn’t expect it so soon. Maybe I had better start at the beginning. I took a shower in the house where we are staying here in Okinawa. Everything seemed fine.Continue reading “Two Shirt Day”
Contrast in Character
Mark 14:66-72 One of the keen skills of our military Special Forces is the ability to blend into a culture very different from our own. The master the language, the customs, the mannerisms, the dress, the eating habits of the other culture. Then they slip in and live among that population unnoticed. At theContinue reading “Contrast in Character”
Finger Pointing
Mark 14:18-19 I remember when I was a kid hearing those in authority in my life tell be about the finger pointing used when I was trying to shift blame away from myself. They would say something like this. “Remember, when you point your finger at someone else you have four fingers pointing backContinue reading “Finger Pointing”
Unwitting Partner
Mark 6:21-22 Have you ever waited for just the right moment to ask someone? I remember several of these “right moment” experiences in my life. And if you ask my wife, she will tell you that I am not very good at keeping secrets, at waiting for the right moment. I almost always tellContinue reading “Unwitting Partner”
The Arnold Journey 