Often I hear people talk about God as Creator. I agree. God is Creator. But when I hear people mention this, they immediately say God is all-powerful, all-knowing, sovereign. He spoke and the world came into existence. Again, I don’t disagree. I just think this is an incomplete picture, because if God is Creator, GodContinue reading “God as Artist”
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Bible Heroes?
Sometimes, we idealize people in the Bible…like Abraham or Moses or Paul, for example. I mean, think of Abraham. The guy lied to a king about the identity of his wife. Twice! Did he forget you’re not supposed to lie? Especially to those in authority? I think that’s called perjury. And what about Moses? SomeContinue reading “Bible Heroes?”
Scattering Seeds
One time Jesus told a story about a farmer. The farmer went out and scattered seeds. Jesus made it clear that we who follow Him are supposed to play the farmer. Most of the time, I don’t play the farmer. I have the opportunity, but I keep my mouth shut. Sometimes, I do actually playContinue reading “Scattering Seeds”
The Vanity of Accomplishments
Over the weekend, I visited my parents’ home for Christmas. Before the big dinner, my dad and I went upstairs to play a game of fooseball, while my wife, daughter, and mom stayed downstairs to talk. Upstairs, I noticed I still had quite a collection of old trophies and plaques. I had noticed them theContinue reading “The Vanity of Accomplishments”
Love Wins (3)
It is true, God is love. But God is also just. And just for fun I have decided to create a list of the other references where it says, “God is…” So, here is the list, along with the references: God is love- 1 John 4:8-10 God is a jealous God who will not share our affectionContinue reading “Love Wins (3)”
Love Wins (2)
I finished Love Wins over Thanksgiving Break, and honestly, I gave thanks for that. Not because it’s a difficult or laborious read, but because I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I finish a book. So what did the book say? Or rather, what did the author, Rob, say? Rob essentially said that loveContinue reading “Love Wins (2)”
Living Epistles (2b)
(A continuation from yesterday) You see, the marijuana is also a crucial part of the story because this is where the serious trouble began. He began smoking pot in early high school. Then, he moved to drinking Robitussin, 2-3 bottles a night. From there, he tried cocaine, but didn’t like it, so instead he startedContinue reading “Living Epistles (2b)”
Omer Redden 