The people of God have always had a mother and so when we talk about the church, we are not talking about an idea, we are not talking about a club, we are talking about her. In addressing the question of the church then, we need to understand just how important the question … [Read more...] about #16 Jesus and Church
Lesser Things
Little arms like to wrap themselves around big things. There's the Matchbox car, which is fine, and then there's the combine harvester. There's playing with a doll in a bucket of water, and then there's putting on a wedding dress. We were five, and though our bodies were … [Read more...] about Lesser Things
#15 Jesus and Government
The Early Church had plenty of conflicts. There was conflict within its own ranks and with Rome. As believers who want to adorn our lives with the gospel, these conflicts are often complicated. But God has given His word to help us navigate these conflicts and teach us how we … [Read more...] about #15 Jesus and Government
Principles, Not Rules
Children love the edges of things and so they build their castles on the shore. It's the lines, the edges, that bring definition and beauty. Without the lines, life is a formless void. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful … [Read more...] about Principles, Not Rules
#14 Jesus and Fruit Bearing
After a person has been a Christian for a while, it's natural for them to start asking themselves, "how am I doing?" We ask it as a church also. “This is the Way...”, said Jesus. So, how's that walk with Jesus going? Some see only thorns and thistles and miss the small growing … [Read more...] about #14 Jesus and Fruit Bearing
