"Blessed" is a ubiquitous word here in West Texas. It's not uncommon to hear phrases like, "Have a blessed day," or, "Be blessed," or "Bless your heart." (FYI, that last phrase is not always intended to be kind!). When a word such as "blessed" is used so frequently, it has a tendency to lose its… Continue reading Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
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The Way, The Truth, The Life: Scripture Writing Plan May 2023
According to their book, "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist," Norman Geisler and Frank Turek write that the following questions are "the five most consequential questions in life": Origin: Where did we come from? Identity: Who are we? Meaning: Why are we here? Morality: How should we live? Destiny: Where are we… Continue reading The Way, The Truth, The Life: Scripture Writing Plan May 2023
Are you chasing death or seeking life?
After two years of living in ag-lovin' West Texas, I finally had my first brush with a rodeo. My son tried out for an event called "Mutton Bustin.'" If you've never heard of this little rite of passage, I'll sum it up for you: young kids get plopped on the back of a sheep and… Continue reading Are you chasing death or seeking life?
Why do you seek Jesus?
Why do you choose to follow Jesus?
Do you pursue Jesus so that you will have wealth? Do you seek to be free from loneliness by joining yourself to a church? Do you seek to be honored and respected?
I read things all the time from people who say that God intends for us to be wealthy and happy and a lot of other nonsense. God does not want us to possess mere happiness---he wants us to have joy. The joy of the Lord transcends circumstance and is part of an abundant life. True riches are found in Christ and cannot be altered by the government, stock markets, or thieves.
Why do you seek Jesus??
Elihu's Corner 