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Theologians and teachers of God’s word frequently discuss the importance and purpose of the cultural context in which Scripture was written. This is a wise understanding to grasp. It helps us accurately apply Scripture to the cultural context in which the word was...
Knowing where we came from and discovering our true identity is an important realization. At creation, we were created to bear God's image: "So, God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God, he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis...
When I was a street cop, I never quite understood some people's reactions to me when I had to make an arrest. The popular refrain from those who did not like what they witnessed was, “You’re a pig!” It didn’t occur to them to wait to discover a fuller understanding...
Fearful people will often use shaming to silence those who offer an opposing point of view. This is done by making questioning statements like “How is that choice an expression of Christ’s love?” or “Are you more informed than the experts?” This questioning saw cuts...
As the crow flies, we live about 50 miles from the 173rd Fighter Wing based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This is where Air Force pilots train in F-15’s to support combat missions. Every so often a group of these jets will fly over the mountains and land at our local...
I listened to an interview with a crew member of a sailing vessel that claimed the record for the fastest sailboat crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. One section of the race put them in part of the ocean where icebergs were frequent. This course was especially harrowing...
Beta Testing is a process that tests user acceptance of a product before its launch date. A Beta Testing program allows those creating the product to evaluate how the product will perform and be accepted in the real world before its formal introduction. At this moment...
Whenever freedom is experienced, spiritually or culturally, its impact can never be reversed. At all costs and through any means available, freedom will be challenged by those desiring to remain in power because freedom in any form is the greatest threat to the lords...
When we lived in Europe most of our travel was by air or train. Sometimes we traveled by car and would drive through the Alps. Switzerland and Austria have some very long tunnels – several miles in length. Previous to our time in Europe, I had only passed through...
Today, I tried several times to create blog articles and videos. In the process, I realized I had copped a negative attitude. I deleted each one. Thankfully, I was still able to hear the Spirit in my funk and move in another direction. I hit the delete button because...
Everyone sees signs. How those signs are interpreted indicates whether a person is interpreting a sign through the lens of the Spirit or through the limitations of human wisdom. A dialogue took place between the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to test Jesus asking...
The Devil has overplayed his hand. His recent attacks on the Church have done the equivalent of what took place when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Japanese Admiral Yamamoto is attributed to have famously said, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and...
Overprotection is never an act of love. It is the by-product of fear. Parents can overprotect a child to the point the child is unprepared to engage the real world when they leave home. A pastor can overprotect those under their care calling it love when in reality it...
Perhaps in some ways, we have allowed our spiritual teeth to be pulled. As a result, we can succumb to only gumming soft and easily digested portions of a greater truth, some of which is uncomfortable to hear in a culture that demands an unhealthy inclusiveness, even...
A thinning is taking place. The layers placed between truth and deception designed to appeal to our lack of discernment and spiritual immaturity are beginning to thin. In some instances, the thinning has allowed people to see through the last remaining layer like...