Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture
This is the 20th post in the Sermon on the Mount Series. “Give peace a chance” “Coexist” You’ve probably seen bumper stickers with similar sentiments. The problem is that evil is a reality that must be dealt with. Some men (or women) will seek to dominate others through force or intimidation. Even a casual investigation into the … Read more
A line from the movie The Princess Bride got me thinking about revenge and forgiveness and what the Bible has to say about them.
1 Peter 5:8 tells us that our real enemy is the devil who prowls around looking for those he can devour. Unfortunately we, as church members, sometimes aid him in his devouring.
Failure is a normal part of life. How does God respond to our failures? He gives a second chance and gives us the power to do better.