316: Without Judgment
We often confuse motive with attitude. Someone says a harsh word of warning and we assume a motive of hate, when instead it was out of love and intended to…
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316: Eternal Life
One of the attributes of being human is the knowledge that we will die. We may not like to think about it, but the ability to ponder the end of…
316: Shall Not Perish
Our world is prone to death, corruption, and destruction. Mountains erode, apples spoil, buildings eventually fall. Science calls this entropy – the eventual movement from order to disorder, from complex…
316: Believe
Whether we recognize it or not, our world runs on trust. A friend trusts our word when we say that something is worth doing. The bank trusts our promise to…
316: Whoever!
Filters are a necessary part of our world. Cars and trucks typically have three; air, oil, and fuel. There’s an air filter on the furnace/air conditioner. There are screens on…
316: He Gave His Only Son
The gifts we give one another are an interesting indicator of how we value each other. What did the gift we give cost us, not just in dollars, but also…
316 – God So Loved the World
We often remove John 3:16 out of its context and neglect how challenging this must have sounded to Nicodemus. Throughout the nighttime conversation with the curious Pharisee, Jesus consistently challenges…
316:For God…
One verse of the Bible consistently polls as the most loved or most referenced – John 3:16. I remember memorizing it as a little tot in Sunday School. I still…