People have some odd ideas about hell. They picture little devils throwing parties that involve torturing individuals. But there will be no party in the lake of fire. A better description might be, “The place where you get everything you ever craved.... without the … [Read more...] about Chained to the Things We Love
Jesus, Seeing is Believing
Nicodemus, who makes his first appearance in John chapter 3, is an encouragement to the rich Pharisee in us all. Whatever happens to him here is enough to kick start his journey toward the Kingdom and we should be delighted when he reappears at Jesus' burial with a truckload of … [Read more...] about Jesus, Seeing is Believing
House to House
This world was built as a house for man and into which God has chosen to become our neighbour. Throughout scripture, houses are places of fellowship where meals are shared as well as places of evangelism where the Good news is heard and believed. In Genesis, God builds a … [Read more...] about House to House
Jesus, From Feast to Fury
In order to really get your head around what Jesus accomplished in Cana, you have to go to Cana and sit in on this wedding. It's a week-long Feast. There's tables, chairs, children running around. There's good friends, laughter and conversation. There is plenty of food and, … [Read more...] about Jesus, From Feast to Fury
Afraid of Being Noticed
The book of Job is a difficult book to read and so it is often a book that is avoided. One reason we avoid Job is simply that it bothers us. The book of Job is about a faithful man, a son, who is struck down by God. And even though he is restored at the end of the story, no one … [Read more...] about Afraid of Being Noticed