Romans 7:1-6 Almost every time we unload groceries, the same thought sprouts in my mind. It’s either, “This apple is huge!” or “Why is this orange so big?” In one form or another, we have a long history of genetically modifying foods. We haven’t always known about genetics and its possibilities (or dangers) when…
Even when you feel stuck, you can still press on. Read Philippians 3:14
You can’t be honest with yourself if you won’t be honest with God. Read 1 John 1:9
Luke 5:33-39 Once, a group asked Jesus why his disciples didn’t fast and pray like others did. I suspect I would have noticed enough to ask. Perhaps others like me would be curious why Jesus didn’t emphasize these common practices. I wasn’t ordained until I affirmed I was ready to “recommend fasting or abstinence,…
Psalm 145 I’m reading a book by the comedian Steve Martin. It’s fun to read about the early life of someone whose career I’ve watched and enjoyed. There’s a line that caught my attention in the reading. Martin is speaking about a “short-lived but troublesome worry.” He wondered if comedy could ever stop. That…
You can always find something to be glad about. Read Proverbs 15:13