In Mark 8:22-26, there’s an odd story – one that I’ve struggled with for quite some time.  Jesus comes to … Continue reading Open Your Eyes

In today’s reading from 1 Corinthians 14, Paul spends a lot of time talking about how we need to pay … Continue reading Insider Lingo

As I read through Scripture, it amazes me the people that God uses to get things done.  Today’s reading in … Continue reading Even You

When I was in elementary school, one of the grades that showed up on the report card was a “Citizenship” … Continue reading Citizenship

In the reading from Mark this morning, it recounts the story of the feeding of the 5,000.  It’s a familiar … Continue reading Miracles

There’s a lot of talk in church circles – at least in Indiana United Methodist circles – about the difference … Continue reading Preferences

One of the things that I absolutely love to do is put some meat on the smoker, and make some … Continue reading Trimming Down

Paul has some interesting things to say in today’s reading from 1 Corinthians 7.  In this chapter, we see some … Continue reading Removing the Barriers

So by the command of the lord the people of Israel gave the Levites the following towns and pasturelands out … Continue reading Scattered

Something happens when we confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  We give up all claim to ourselves.  It sounds … Continue reading Not Your Own