That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Ephesians 4:14-15Ephesians 4:14-15English: [...]

I often laugh to myself when I read the words “suffer the little children” from the conversation between Jesus and His disciples in Mark 10. After teaching energetic 3rd graders for over 20 years I often feel that I’ve done my share of suffering. The word as used here however means “to allow”. Jesus said, [...]

You’ve probably heard the expression, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” This isn’t actually in the Bible (feel free to check). However, it does offer something similar, in Colossians, where it says, Don’t handle, don’t eat, don’t touch. Many are the messages rooted in these verses, or their mentality. But on closer [...]

It seems to me to be a fact of life that when I want to do right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another law at work within me that is at war with my mind. This law wins the fight and makes me [...]

There is an artistic vein that runs through me. As I attempt to create a painting, a scrapbook page, a clay structure, a photograph, there are times I find myself wanting perfection. I want my creation, whatever it is at the moment, to be as good as it gets. Often I’m frustrated. When God created [...]