John 9 tells the story of the healing of the man who was born blind. Sight is a wonderful thing. I cannot imagine living in darkness my whole life, never seeing colors, never seeing the faces of the people I love, always fearful about what might be happening around me, or to me, that I …
Category: Faith
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing
Do you have to see something to believe it? Perhaps a better question is, “When you see something, does it make you believe?” This idea of “seeing” and “believing” is a recurring theme in the gospel of John. The idea is that Jesus came so that men and women could “see” God in the flesh, …
Who Needs Jesus More?
Who needs Jesus more? The person who is religious and lives a moral life, or the person who lives according to this world, without regard for God’s commands? John 3 and 4 contain describe two encounters Jesus had with two such people. These two encounters illustrate what Paul teaches us in Romans 1-3, that both …
When You Doubt Your Salvation
Do you doubt your salvation? You’re not alone. Many Christ-followers experience times when their faith wavers and the enemy whispers accusations that cause them to doubt if they are really saved. Just as a slow but steady drip can damage over time, repeated trials and temptations can cause cracks in our spiritual armor. We stumble, …
Running The Race
Wow, it’s been quite a while since my last blog post. I haven’t stopped writing, however. This year I’ve been reading through a chronological version of the Bible, and I post each day on what I see in that particular scripture. Daily Facebook posts have taken over, so the blog has been shelved for several …
The Way Of The Word 