Posts tagged “Freedom”
Are you ready for creation’s final concert?
Sometimes I think singing isn’t as much a part of our culture as it used to be. The evidence is everywhere. About a month…
It’s all God’s grace!
We are forgiven and accepted by God because of the finished work of Jesus. It’s all God’s grace. And yet, God’s grace isn’t reduced…
Finding God here and now
I just got back from a trip to Ireland. I was part of a group of 16 guys who traveled to the southern part…
They’ll never take our freedom!
Do you recognize the name William Wallace? Perhaps you’re familiar with Mel Gibson’s depiction of William Wallace in the movie Braveheart. Wallace was a…
Celebrate your dependence
For people reading this in the United States, today is Independence Day. Americans love to celebrate the day the Continental Congress declared we were…
Your #1 motivation
If there’s a gap between the person you are now and the person you want to be, what gets you to change? If you…
Stop looking for a savior
Elon Musk just bought Twitter. Some are decrying this development because they don’t like a billionaire having so much control over this app. Others…
Better than fear
Fear is a powerful thing, and every parent knows it. A little bit of fear will conform the behavior of my children. All I…
Should you “do Lent”?
Churchy words can be weird. (That’s why Pastor Mike has a six-part series talking about them.) Pretty soon you’ll be hearing another one: Lent….
Choose the water that works
In 2010, rapper Lil Wayne expressed a dilemma we all face in life. He assumed “the game” (a career in rap music) would satisfy…
His love for the world
I’m so glad that Jesus wasn’t racist. The Novotny family tree reaches its branches back to modern Germany and the Czech Republic. Lots of…
Jesus’ water works
There are two things I love about the “water” that Jesus offers us in the gospel of John. “Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this…