Paradox or miracle? How can anyone see the invisible? I looked it up: not perceptible by the eye. But of course, we’re not talking about the eyes, are we? It’s about “seeing” differently — probably the key to everything. Hebrews 11:27 By faith he [Moses] left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because [...]
Posts Tagged ‘miracles’
Seeing the Invisible
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged balance, Christ, faith, harmony, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, invisible God, Jesus, miracles, Moses, paradox on June 23, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The Devil’s Power
Posted in Eastertide, Time Up to Pentecost, tagged Christ, death, devil, Ephesians 3:19, fear, grief, heaven, Hebrews, hell, I John 4:8, Isaiah 14:12, Jesus, love, miracles, Satan, slave on May 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »
In our 3-D world, the Devil (I know, I know, that label is “oh so old-fashioned”) has the power of death and as a result, the ability to cultivate a fear of death. If I succumb to that fear, I am enslaved by it. The Christ mission broke death-power and its sidekick, fear. Hebrews 2:14-15 [...]
An Abundant Outpouring
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged anointing, blessings, bread and wine, bread of heaven, bread of life, church, emerging church, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love, mercy, miracles, outpouring, Paul, Restore Church, Timothy, Walk to Emmaus, way of Jesus on March 3, 2011 | 2 Comments »
As usual, I have been putting the cart before the horse. I’ve been waiting for the “outpouring” to descend before stepping out. I’ve been hoping for an umbrella before it starts to rain. But that’s not how it works. Call comes to us with the tools or resources at hand. Nothing more, at first. I [...]
Tipping Point of Humanity
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Christ, end times, evil, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, lawless one, lost, Malcolm Gladwell, miracles, Paul, power, sin, Thessalonians, tipping point, truth, way of Jesus on February 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I struggled today with the “lawless one,” false signs and miracles and, to cap it off, God willing to send a delusion to those who are determined to believe a lie. No way out for them? No hope? No mercy? Then I saw the truth of it: a tipping point exists for everyone. II Thessalonians [...]
Wrath of Night
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Christ, Holy Spirit, John 14:12, light, miracles, Paul, slumbering spirit, Spirit, Thessalonians, way of Jesus on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s what I’m thinking about Paul’s references to day and night: it’s not literally day or night that is the issue, but light and darkness. Light can overcome darkness. But darkness can also mean lack of awareness, disconnectedness, isolation, and blindness. It is a personal spirit asleep. I Thessalonians 5:5, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9 You [...]
P.R. Paul
Posted in Advent, tagged authenticity, denominations, Grace, miracles, Paul, Philippians, preaching, way of Jesus, worship on November 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I need to lighten up about the various gospel message venues that are outside my sense of propriety or taste. If St. Paul is not concerned about motive, then shouldn’t I have more confidence in the ultimate message? God doesn’t need me as a defense attorney. Philippians 1:18 But what does it matter? The important [...]
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