Credentials are very important to our society. Almost any place you go to hear someone give a talk on something they are always introduced along with a slew of their accomplishments and titles. The author bio on any book or blog will read much the same. Twitter users often list their titles and positions in […]
Jesus
Prayer as Communion with God
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door […]
The Seriousness of Joking
“Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.” + Ephesians 5v4 How a person talks, what a person laughs at, and how a person jokes is a good indicator of where their heart is. I love good humor, and I love […]
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
This is one of those questions that is nearly impossible to get a direct answer for. While I don’t believe that I have the fullness of the answer, I will do my best to shed some light here. There could be several reasons as to why Jesus was baptized. I will just speak on […]
What Matters Most
Get a degree; then another one, and another one. Get a good job. Make lots of money. Live in a nice area and get a nice house. Drive a fancy car. Hang out with prestigious people. Be successful. Retire young and move to a beach house on a golf course and spend your evenings […]