Tag: gospel

Hang Up; I’m Leaving You a Voicemail

Direct communication is better than pre-recorded messages.

The Bible on the Bible

“Hey, you’re dressed queer.”I look over. The speaker is an elderly man, mid-70s I’d guess. He is tall and thin and is wearing of those caps that cabbies wore in movies from the Forties. “You’re dressed queer,” he snarls. “Why you dressed so queer.” I have on my usual fringes, and, for good measure, have…… Continue reading The Bible on the Bible

Crossing Over

Parted Seas

This post isn’t for everyone. It’s for the people who sense that something is wrong with this world. It’s for those who grieve over the hurt they see around them and regret their part in it. You’re right, there is something wrong and you’re a part of the problem. You also need to know that…… Continue reading Crossing Over

Eating According to the Gospel

It’s a new year. This time, I’ll lose that excess weight and keep it off! Right? Okay, so I haven’t been focusing on my health this year, but I have been attending to it. I was on my way to meet a friend for tacos yesterday and thinking about whether to get a salad or…… Continue reading Eating According to the Gospel

Te Quiero

I have a friend who wants to help me fix my car. Yes, I made a bad decision and purchased a lemon. No, I don’t have the money or skill to fix my situation. But, that’s not his main motivation to help me. He also wants to spend a week working side by side with…… Continue reading Te Quiero

A Faith that Works – Chapter 2 Excerpt

If we agree that Ephesians 2:1-3 describes the lost state and then say that Romans 7 describes the common Christian experience, then we imply that the gospel produces no significant practical results.

Gospel

In 1 Cor. 15:3-6, Paul recounts his gospel.  Those who would participate in evangelizing the world, do well to consider this passage.  First, notice the brevity of Paul’s statement.  In just 25 words, Paul relates the crucial elements of the gospel – “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried,…… Continue reading Gospel

Pusher

I just came back from a meeting with my daughter and two of her friends.  They attend a charter school in the area.  I’ve been challenging and equipping them to reach their fellow students with the gospel.  Today they kind of pushed back and told me that their classmates are particularly hostile to people attempting “push their…… Continue reading Pusher