Paul expresses that the minister, as one bearing the fragrant knowledge of Christ, is also himself an aroma to God (2 Cor. 2:14-15). Yet this scent smells differently to believers and the lost.Read More »
Author: Michael
Thinker. Lover of life, learning, and relationships. Unashamed follower of Jesus. Hoping to get to know you.
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A Way to Estimate Your Spiritual Value
I gave in and participated on my wing’s intramural tennis team. I found it safest to place myself in the C league. Before then I had played at least weekly with friends. I knew I could decently compete at the C level.Read More »
God’s First Act of Grace (and a Whole Lot of Chocolate!)
Now I’m not one to split hairs, so “first act of grace” will be however you view it. You may see it as Adam and Eve’s banishment from the Garden or Abram’s faith. Then, grace may only be a New Testament thing for you.
But what I deem God’s primary act of grace is the Law of Moses.Read More »
Learning to Drive…in the Spirit
When I was an ESL teacher in Japan, I worked between two cities and was required to have an international driver’s license.Read More »
The Song of a People
I love hearing the different anthems at global events, like the Olympics, and watching folk be patriotic.
A national anthem is “a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people.” 1
Q&A: Spiritual Essentials
All that goes into making a healthy and vibrant spiritual life is inexpressible, especially considering God’s agency in it all. Yet there are plausible essentials, as there are essentials that have made your faith what it is today. If you had to suggest one spiritual essential to a new convert, what would it be and […]
How to Add Value to Our Wealth
The rich man of Luke 12 is a character I can’t escape. The lessons Jesus raises with him are many. I’ve dealt with him extensively in The Perils of Covetousness. Here is another facet of his story. Let’s name him Yaphet. Read More »
A 'Mike' for Christ 