The 2 Greatest

In a culture of darkness and death--there is light and life and WE get to live in it and love out of it.  That's exciting!

Clutter comes, multiplies and then takes over.  Then, deep cleaning is needed.  Our souls could use a little deep cleaning also.  

We've all seen "pictures" of Jesus hanging around.  And we all have a picture of Jesus in our own minds.  What's yours?  

The Bible has been preserved for us down through time.  It's been used for good and not so good purposes through history.  But what's it really for?  How would you answer that question?

Is your faith growing, moving, changing?  I hope so.  The more we have knowledge of and experience with Jesus, the greater our faith becomes.

We'd like to think we see all people the same, regardless of age, gender, weight, height, money, color of skin, or actions--but we are human.  Our culture gives us lens through which to see people.  Jesus helps us smash those lens and love people as we've been loved.

It can be challenging to sum up complex topics in just a sentence. And when it comes to relationships, the mountain just got higher.  But there is one verse that has served for centuries as an excellent summary of our relationship with God.  Let's explore.

As Covid lessens, our calendars are getting fuller.  We are starting to go back to the the same rat race that the pandemic forced us to exit.  We don't have to.  I want to challenge you to plan for the REST of your week.

Do you use any substitutes in your life?  Sugar? Flowers?  Anything?  What about a substitute god?  Let's check!

Which one of the 10 commandments is the easiest for you to keep?  Are you think "no idols?"  Maybe think again!