None of us bow down to golden calves anymore. Or do we? How addiction to homes or "likes" or egos can strangle your soul.
priorities
When many things are important none of them are
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works..." (NIV) Today's Thought 15 years ago one of my co-workers had a habit of writing important things on sticky notes and pasting them around his computer screen. He soon ran out of space. So when the area around his computer … Continue reading When many things are important none of them are
The pablum of the weak
Proverbs 15:19 “The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.” (NIV) Today's Thought Have you seen the Zootopia movie? It came out from Disney last year. In one scene, police officer Judy Hopps (a bunny) and Nick Wilde (a fox) go into the Department of Motor … Continue reading The pablum of the weak
A verse we read with one eye closed
I don’t know about you, but when I read the Bible there’s a silent conversation happening in my head. With a lot of stories and verses I’m saying things like ‘Yeah, that’s awesome, that’s good too, oh yup…” But then I run into passages like this one and yup turns into gulp: “If anyone wants … Continue reading A verse we read with one eye closed
Both pedals to the floor
Matthew 5:16 “let your light shine before others…” (NRSV) Today's Thought I remember when I was finally old enough to drive a Go-Kart by myself. I jumped in, pulled across the flimsy seatbelt and stepped on the gas. But I didn’t go anywhere. The engine was revving as loudly as any Go-Kart could, but I was … Continue reading Both pedals to the floor
When the vertical gets priority
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God..." (ESV) Today's Thought There’s a relationship between the vertical and the horizontal. By “vertical,” I mean your relationship with God. Time and time again the Bible describes this as the primarily relationship in your life. And by “horizontal,” I mean your relationship with the people around … Continue reading When the vertical gets priority
