Light and dark are such powerful metaphors, and they are used all throughout scripture. Jesus was transfigured – illuminated from the inside out, shining bright white – to the utter astonishment of his closest followers. Jesus calls himself the light of the world. We have the words of the psalmist, that God’s word is a [...]

Whew! As I read and reread the text on this subject, I thought..”George chose the wrong person to write this one!”  I know in my heart what the Word says here… I understand with my head how Paul’s words are instructing for my benefit. But honestly? I don’t pretend to be perfect in my following [...]

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children. Ephesians 5:1Ephesians 5:1English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV5 1 Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children.WP-Bible plugin Children love to imitate their parents. They will clomp around the house in their parents shoes. Little girls watch their mothers applying make up while little [...]

How would you feel if you were to take your only Saturday off of work to make a meal for a shut in and when you delivered it they opened the door, took the plate, and slammed the door in your face?  What if you sacrificed your very last $20 to buy a jacket for [...]

I don’t know about you, but I have an old pair of tennis shoes I keep reserved for lawn-mowing days.  They have been stained green from all my trips around the yard behind my Briggs & Stratton.  I have certain t-shirts I wear when washing the car or tackling a painting project.  But, those are [...]