setting our minds not on the things of man, but on the things of God
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing for your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” –James 1:2-4 “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he […]
“Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death because we have become a […]
Several months ago I had a discussion with some folks about Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) following a sermon on the same topic. The discussion revolved around understanding the two sons, and figuring out which one we most identify with. Am I the younger son who feels entitled to riches but needs […]
“‘These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.’ And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things.” Acts 17:6-8 The Jews in Jesus’ & […]
the upside down kingdom 