A complicated mess

On Sunday, we looked at the story of Absalom’s death and the divided loyalties of David. We focused on certainty and doubt, especially in regards to our relationship with God. One of the points that I made was that we sometimes create complexity in order to avoid the...

Look out for yourself

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. | 2 Corinthians 4:7 Our illustration today comes from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (and may reveal my level of geekdom). In the final episode of the...
EQUIP | teaching toward worldview

EQUIP | teaching toward worldview

How do we prepare our kids to engage with a complex and shifting world? After teaching for 40+ years (along with being a guidance counselor for a decade), Steve still isn’t sure. But he shared some of what he has learned along the way. Teaching toward Worldview |...

The idolatry of law and order

My son, if you receive my wordsand treasure up my commandments with you,making your ear attentive to wisdomand inclining your heart to understanding;yes, if you call out for insightand raise your voice for understanding,if you seek it like silverand search for it as...

Do all babies go to heaven?

But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me. | 2 Samuel 12:23 Before I was a pastor, there were questions that I was never asked, or could punt on when discussed. One of the unique aspects of being...