Parenting and the Gospel

I met with a young single mom today.  She had two children, ages 2 and 5, with her.  She had her hands full!  After we left one another, I was thinking of how well a particular scenario demonstrated our need for a Savior, as well as our human condition.

(Master) - Pt 2

"Sin is a cruel taskmaster."  Most of us have heard it.  But, what does it mean?

In today's terms, sin is "any regrettable action or behavior."  What that means is that there is a moral standard that has been set, and when it is broken, that is sin.  Biblically, sin is "falling short of God's glory" - His perfection, or goodness. 

Jesus is (Master) - Pt. 1

Imagine you drive into a new town with "nothing."  You’ve got a beat up old car, the clothes on your back and no other possessions to speak of.  You need food in order to survive.  In fact, your last meal was four days ago, and you’re really, really hungry.  Shelter would also be nice.  You've tried to find a job, but there are really none to be had.  No one can afford to hire you.  You could sell your car, but what would it get you?

Missing Cambridge...

Rozita, Billie, Levi, Jesse, Josiah... Devon, Ethan, Isaac, Ami!!!... Holly, Wes, Mitch, let's see... I know I've missed a bunch...

Coming Home

There are so many things going through my heart and mind this evening, as I "come down" from our mission trip to Idaho.  It's interesting because I see God's hand in all that was accomplished.  I pray that I haven't gotten in the way... that He might have done even more.  His will is perfect... as well as His way.