Pastor’s Blog (Page 34)

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…” Well, actually, when it came to the creation of the Universe, God just wasn’t necessary.  So says Stephen Hawking, famed theoretical physicist, in his new book, Grand Design. “There is no heaven or afterlife…; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark,” he…

“Then men began to call upon the name of the Lord.” Genesis 4:26 What precipitated this re-direct after 130 years of human history?  Was this a revival of some sort?  Was there some precipitous event that caused this shift?  Was it some kind of large-scale return to the Lord?  Did God use the putrid stench of sin to bring this about? (Lamech’s murder and…

Paul’s warmth and affection are overflowing in his greeting to the Philippians:  “I have you in my heart!” Why were they so close to his heart?  One reason he gives is, “you all are partakers of grace with me” (1:7). Let’s think about this phrase, “partakers of grace.”  As you know,Paul opens and closes his letter to the Philippians with the prayer of “grace to you” (1:2,…

But if I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Philippians 1:22 So what do you think?  Is Lew Wayburn’s latest invention an instrument for fruitful labor? To answer that question we’ll need to define “fruitful labor.”Fruitful labor means you have beneficial results to show for the work you’ve invested.  (The opposite, of course, is spinning…

And when the magi came into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11) Picture the scene:  Guided by prophetic writings and a star, the magi (a caste of royal wisdom-seekers) and their entourage have traveled…

Joy to the…  McRib?  I don’t know, but it seems like something was lost in the translation.  Giant billboards announcing McRib’s return back aren’t just overwhelming me with joy.  Nothing against McRib, mind you.  But… Joy to the McRib? In my mind’s eye I try to compare the two images: a Joy to the McRib billboard… and a sky full…