I had the “joy” of spending a good portion of my day off today cleaning up after flooding in our garage and some water that got into our storage room. We had a crazy amount of rain the last few days and at one point […]
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Imago Scriptura 87 – Psalms 97-99 – Looking Up
Yesterday’s readings from Psalms 97-99 are Psalms that speak to the mighty power of God. They speak of righteousness, fire, lightning, mountains melting like wax, glory, powerful hands and arms, the seas rejoicing for God, nations trembling before God, and the list could go on. […]
Imago Scriptura 86 – Psalm 89 – Walking in Light
Part of our worship service this morning was a blessing for our young people and teachers in the congregation as many of them go back to school tomorrow. Our “gift” to them was a small picture for them to put in their backpacks, in folders, […]
Imago Scriptura 85 – Romans 12:9-21 – How not What
Today is a combination of different pieces that came together to really speak to me today. First came these words from Romans 12:9-21 – which can basically stand on their own without any commentary…some of the most powerful, challenging, convicting, beautiful words in Scripture… Let […]
Imago Scriptura 53 – Tunnel
In yesterday’s reading from John 8 is one of the most well known sayings of Jesus – “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” When I read that […]
Imago Scriptura 51 – Packets
“…are you angry with me because I healed a man’s whole body on the sabbath? Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” – John 7:23-24 This morning, I had the honor of helping lead a service celebrating the life of a dear […]
Imago Scriptura 50 – Which Way
Where my boys take piano is a wonderful little nature walk in the middle of the neighborhood. Depending on the weather, I will often take a quick walk around there while they are having their lessons. When you first walk into the preserve, you are […]
Imago Scriptura 46 – Different Kingdoms
The reading from 2 Kings today was hard to read. 2 Kings 17 tells the story of what feels like a “final straw” where King Hoshea is deposed by the Assyrians and the residents of the Kingdom of Israel are taken into exile. Verses 7-21 […]
Imago Scriptura 42 – Gap
Back in the day, one of the associate pastors in the church I grew up wrote a newsletter article called “What is a Pastor?” Something in the article spoke to my mo and she kept a copy of it around. It came in handy when […]
Imago Scriptura 36 – Planning
It was a wonderful last few days in New Orleans with my pastors group. It was also the first time we brought spouses along so it was a great weekend getaway for all of us. On our last night, we headed out to get some […]
Imago Scriptura 35 – Reflections
As I read the stories of Jesus’ teachings and actions in Luke 13, I glanced up and saw my sunglasses hanging off the back of the seat in front of me. I am flying down to New Orleans for Hupo 2016 with my wife sittingacross the […]
Imago Scriptura 28 – Bread
In the reading from Luke today (2:21-52), we meet Simeon and Anna – two people who greet Mary and Joseph and the young Jesus in the temple. Simeon was a man to whom it had been revealed that he would not die before he saw […]
