Category Archives: theology
Pondering How Three Can Be One
Over the past few days I’ve been pondering the doctrine of the trinity and how three can be one. The Bible tells us that there is only one true God, so how then can our Father in Heaven be God, Jesus the Son be God, and the Holy Spirit be God, all at the same [...]
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming!
For the video snippet of Tony Campolo’s sermon, please check out: http://brokenbelievers.com/2011/04/23/its-friday-but-sundays-coming-video/ Dr. Tony Campolo tells the story of a little preaching competition that he had with his pastor during services at the church where he attends. Dr. Campolo tells how he preached the “perfect” sermon, perfect in every way. He had taken the congregation to the [...]
Love, Not Nails
When Jesus walked the Via Dolorosa, it was an intentional act. There was no fear in being crucified. He carried His cross like a well earned trophy. Jesus understood perfectly what was going to happen. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” John 10:11, NLT It was love, [...]
The Glory of Understanding His Ways
Understanding the way our Father works is a personal passion for me. I did not major in theology, and so many things have to be painstakingly explained to me, but I will occasionally find something that is really insightful. A critical need we have is understanding the subtleties and significance of being made right with God (justification) [...]
The Blood: A Crash Course
I believe there are three things contained in the Blood of Jesus – forgiveness, deliverance and protection. Many Christians only know about the first one – forgiveness. They have no idea that there are two other things available to them that will enable them to live a victorious and overcoming life in the Lord while [...]
Are You a Half-Shekel Short?
How much money a person has can make a big difference in many things in life. It can mean the difference between shopping for groceries as Whole Foods or WinCo, or not being able to shop at all but having to go to a food bank instead. Money can mean the difference between driving a BMW, [...]
Fire or Blackberries?
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning In some odd way, our lives often get interrupted by God. And it can happen a lot. When it does bit seems we miss [...]
Reign in Me Again
I am persuaded that Americans simply do not process sovereignty, especially endowed in a person. A recent trip to London I observed a deep committment to the Royal crown. Some people are lactose intolerant; we are Lordship intolerant. America is a broad, an open and friendly nation, characteristics worthy of emulation. But we are also rebellious and arrogant people. We [...]
Absorbing the Evil
I have danced on the edge of theology for years. I appreciate it so much and yet I am confused by a whole lot, and then sometimes just plain disappointed. I do on rare occasion cross the line and wander into “The Twilight Zone”. People who know me well start to get concerned. It is not [...]