So ends the book of Judges. I found this statement to be quite curious from the standpoint that they had never had a physical king nor had they ever asked for one. Why does the author of Judges even bring it up? Why was a king necessary for some semblance of universal morality? I Samuel 8 give us a strong … Read More
Unity in Community: Galatians 2:11-21
Unity in Community: Galatians 2:11-21 Can you tell when a team lacks unity? When everyone isn’t on the same page, having the same goals, or overall mission? This is particularly pronounced in sports. Have you noticed the ball hog before- always taking shots and calling their own number, never passing to teammates? This is an individual who cares more about … Read More
The Power of the Gospel: Galatians 1:11-24
Have you ever studied how a butterfly is born? Most people know that caterpillars turn into butterflies- but are you familiar with the process? It consists of four stages- egg, caterpillar, chrysalis (cocoon), and butterfly. Here it is in very non-scientific terms: You start off with a disgusting little round white thing, which hatches and becomes a disgusting worm that … Read More
Stand Firm: Galatians 1:1-10
Stand Firm: Galatians 1:1-10 I love the New Year because it is a time of new beginnings. We put the past in the past – and set goals for the future. We have a whole set of new opportunities and adventures in front of us for the next 12 months. We begin the year with all these great aspirations of … Read More