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The Scriptures Remain
Let’s visit the wardrobe closet of someone who hasn’t gotten an update since the seventies. Platform shoes (there must be half a tree in those heels). Bell bottoms (a pair of pants that decided to be a dress from the knee down). Plaid sport coats (apparently made from 1948 furniture upholstery) Crocheted ties (it could also double as
The Scriptures Command
In the very first conversation Satan ever had with a human being, he promised there would be no consequences from disobeying the word of God. Much to the contrary, he promised some pretty great benefits. “You will be like
The Scriptures Invite
You finally made it to that high-end restaurant. You open the menu, and it is remarkably plain—nothing more than text on a blank background. There are only eight menu items listed, beginning with Mahi-Mahi…58. For those accustomed to
The Scriptures Describe
A woman shopping for jewelry told the counter clerk she was interested in buying a crucifix. The clerk reached into the case, retrieved a small golden one, and handed it to her. The woman asked the clerk, “Can I
You Signed Up for the Struggle of the Ages
Years ago the nightly news featured a woman who wanted to sue the government. She had enlisted in the Army Reserves and ended up being sent to a hazardous area. “When I joined the military,” she said, “Nobody ever
Have a Better New Year than this Caterpillar
Here comes the New Year, and change is on the menu. Get ready for all the ads about healthy foods delivered right to your door, gym memberships, weight loss programs, ukulele lessons, and trying to learn Spanish…again. But
Give Thanks for Things That Might Be Gone Tomorrow
I’m all about the big, audacious, eternal blessings in Jesus–eternal salvation, eternal life, the eternal Spirit, eternal grace, eternal redemption, eternal security, eternal rest, eternal purpose–you get my vibe. These are gifts that remain unalterably shiny. They never fade.