Things are not always as they seem. A simple word of encouragement can bring someone back from the brink. A hug can be the reassurance someone needs that they are not alone. This Sunday many Christians will celebrate the Lord’s Supper, also called “Communion.” Some churches do this weekly, some monthly, and some four or … Continue reading Bread… but more than bread
means of grace
Giving the Spirit the scope to do his work
Jesus said: “’Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive” (John 7:38-39). What are the “means of grace”? Historically, these are practices which God puts into our lives and which … Continue reading Giving the Spirit the scope to do his work
Ordinary means for extraordinary measures
How often have we wanted some bit of direction, wisdom or insight from God? But since we don’t see a blazing angel come directly down from the sky with a fiery scroll in his hand we don’t think God hears or responds to us. There’s a scene in a Jim Carrey movie called Bruce Almighty … Continue reading Ordinary means for extraordinary measures
