Brief Thoughts, Inspirations, and the occasional Provocation for the people of Garden Sanctuary, and you too…
THE AGENDA IS… There have been many descriptors following those words over the past few assemblies. This time, I hear things like “straightforward” and “not controversial,” almost as if that is a disappointment. It has even been posited that other than electing a department director and new Executive Council, “there isn’t much on there,” and... Continue Reading →
A paradox is offered in Leviticus 2. Here we find the Supreme Creator of the Universe, who hangs stars on nothing, carves mountain ranges, and sets the boundaries of the seas, telling His people how He wants to be approached. He doesn’t request some great feat or the completion of a quest. Jehovah doesn’t want... Continue Reading →
It’s April Fools’ Day… You may have already been pranked, or are planning your own epic “gotcha.” As you enjoy, or endure, the day, remember the most foolish thing a person can do is to reject the reality of God’s existence. The idea that the cosmos accidentally appeared with no creator is not merely a... Continue Reading →
I have been asked for my thoughts on the TPUSA halftime show. I did not watch either halftime show—or the Super Bowl, for that matter—and cannot remember the last time I saw one. I spent last night fellowshipping with a group of pastors. That said, by all accounts, I am glad I didn't watch. I... Continue Reading →
To call it a death would be melodramatic, but something certainly “ceased to be” this week. It started as a trickle, an article here or there, then a deluge of Christian media outlets began carrying the story that Chip and Joanna Gaines, long hailed as standard bearers of Christian success in business and entertainment, had... Continue Reading →
According to most studies, and the conventional wisdom of the day, most evangelical Christians support the presidency of Donald Trump. Some have even gone so far as to claim evangelical leaders have sold their souls and lost their spiritual vision in blind support of the administration. However, those of us who would be labeled as... Continue Reading →
Imagine everything you believe in falling apart in one day. Your future, your religion, your occupation for the last three years, your entire worldview... it all comes crashing down in one 24 hour period. That is "Good" Friday for the disciples. for the disciples, they do not recognize a pending miracle, all they know is... Continue Reading →
As we draw to the end of what has been one of the most anticipated midterm election cycles in recent history, I can not help but wonder what was lost and gained over the last months, weeks, days, and hours. Thank God, I'm not a cable news watcher, or I would no doubt have lost... Continue Reading →
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