The third of the Ten Commandments says this: "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain."Exodus 20:7 (ESV) Growing up, this commandment was considered satisfied … [Continue reading]
Forgetting what lies behind
In Philippians 3:13, the Apostle Paul writes this: ". . . forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on . . ."Philippians 3:13b -14a (ESV) With the exception of Jesus, there is no one who has gone through life … [Continue reading]
On Bullies and Turning the Other Cheek
I recently had an encounter with a bully. He did not try to steal my lunch money, but he did use threats in an attempt to get me to validate his inappropriate behavior. The threats came because I disagreed with how he is handling a situation and I … [Continue reading]
Bock on Sainthood
“This sainthood is one of the great benefits of being a recipient of God’s grace. It also reflects a responsibility to act like one who has received this calling.”Darrell Bock I copied this quote down, but unfortunately, I didn't note in which … [Continue reading]
