“Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 Yesterday I showed our confirmation students the animated classic of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This scene from Disney’s 1940 classic “Fantasia” is cinema gold from some of the earliest days …
“And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 I didn’t understand most of the service. I’d taken Spanish in high school and college, but had forgotten most of it. And Spanish 101 …
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?” Matthew 6:27 My late father-in-law’s favorite song was Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” This music marvel of an a cappella song has 7 tracks mixed together, each made using only McFerrin’s voice. Its carefree vibe and musical artistry made it a global …
“And David danced before the Lord with all his might.” 2nd Samuel 6:14 It was a long day, and my team was tired. We had gotten to that point in the summer where the newness of things had long worn off, but we were not yet close enough to the end to lean into a “finish strong” mentality. Things had …
“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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Play to your strengths. That’s the age-old wisdom of sports and coaching. The same is true in …
“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face.” 1st Corinthians 13:12 I moved my oldest son, Ethan, into his sophomore college house just over a month ago. We packed his things and loaded them into the vehicles, drove to school, and unloaded them. That was the easy part. The real work was in cleaning the …
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God.” 1st Peter 3:18 Getting soldiers from here to there is a huge part of military strategy. Historically, military victories hinge less on the number of soldiers and more on the ability to keep our forces equipped, fed, and reinforced. This is …
“For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God…” 2 Timothy 1:6 Fall is around the corner. Among the many things I love about fall—it means it is almost time for fires in the backyard. There are few things better than watching flames dance in a campfire. It soothes my soul. It is a place …
“Jesus said to the disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are …
“By Faith…” Hebrews 11 The 11th chapter of Hebrews is known as the hall of faith. Like a hall of fame, it chronicles some of the champions of God’s story in scripture. These are the people who shaped the world. These are the people who God used to mark His purpose and carry forward His mission. The phrase “by faith” …
