We can empathize with Jesus’ disciples. At times in life we, too, have feared addressing God. Yet God has ensured that we have even greater confidence in approaching God than the disciples in this passage. … More Courage Questioning God
The “tongue” in this Scripture passage refers to our words. There is a risk of sinning anytime time we speak or write words, but right now we’re especially vulnerable… … More Taming the Tongue
God can use our context to help quell our anxieties. … More Comfort from Context
The distinction between temporal and spiritual struggles is abundantly clear in this passage. Once we identify that distinction, our understanding of such struggles often becomes muddled. … More Wrestling Spiritual Forces
Scripture such as Ephesians chapter five gives the appearance that biblical Christianity has become counter cultural. However, as the old saying goes, appearances can be deceiving. Personally, I no longer call Christianity counter cultural. … More Counter Cultural?
Many of us have lived in our baptismal covenant for decades and decades. God has had decades and decades to conform us to his will. But does longevity in the faith guarantee that we walk “as wise and not unwise”? No, it does not ensure we fully understand God’s will. … More Walk as Wise, Not Unwise
Even though our emotions are still a little raw, enough time has passed that we can start of reflect on our initial response to the parody. The Apostle Paul directly addresses anger in Christians: “Be angry and do not sin…” … More Righteous Indignation
Because of political strife, millions of Americans desire the life the Apostle Paul is urging us to live. Let that sink in for a moment. We have something the world wants. … More What the World Wants
Then Paul surprises us. God can do this with the power that is already at work inside of those of who believe in Jesus. Let that sink in for a moment. Inside of you and inside of me is a power than can do more than we can ask or think. … More Doxology
Our Scripture meditation is based on Ephesians 2:19-22, the end of next week’s epistle reading. [19] So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, [20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the … More Dual Citizenship
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