Month: April 2018

Learn the Difference

My marriage is not validated by the laws of the land or the words of its leaders.

The bride of Christ, the church, made up of individuals in a relationship with the bridegroom is also not validated by the laws of the land or the words of its leaders.

We must not confuse the will of the people which is the foundation of democracy with the will of God which is the foundation of Christ following. One is desirable but not necessary the other is necessary but often not desired.

This is not my usual type of post or day to post but I believe it speaks to the danger we are facing in North America. We say it is about relationship with Christ but often we make it about political movements.

Don’t Call Me a Socialist

I do not share an ideology with those who would be labelled the far left. I am not a bleeding heart liberal. I do not champion big government or legislating handouts for the poor and less fortunate. Instead, I believe in the word of God and the obedience it demands. The requirement of all believers to seek justice and show grace, to demonstrate mercy and act generously. I am not a socialist, I am a Christian. I am not ideology driven I am obedience driven. I am not left or right but instead I seek to be righteous. (more…)

Stuck in a Rut

If you haven’t experienced it yet you will, trust me you will. It’s a feeling that you’ve been doing the same thing over and over again and nothing is going to change. It may be your marriage or your job. It may be your TV watching or your choice of food. Not only is it predictable but quite frankly it is boring. Change would be great but it also would be risky. For now maybe it’s best to play it safe, to be bored and predictable, at least you know what to expect. (more…)

There is Something Going On

I’m not sure what’s happening but I am sure that something’s going on. It may not be visible to the naked eye or for that matter under a microscope or through a telescope but something is happening. My mind cannot fathom it nor can my body feel it, I can’t smell it or hear it but something is happening. The outcome remains unknown and the path unrevealed but I cannot give up because God is doing something. (more…)