Speak Of What You Know

Everyone has opinions. Most people speak their opinions. Unfortunately, many times those opinions are uninformed because we haven’t taken the time and made the effort to learn more about the subject. The real tragedy is that these uniformed opinions often are able to gather an audience through seminars, conferences, television and social media. People thenContinue reading “Speak Of What You Know”

Experiencial Knowledge

At least for me, knowledge gained by experience is more impactful and has longer term benefits than knowledge learned simply by reading or hearing. Both aspects of knowledge are important, but when I learn through experience I retain the knowledge longer and use this knowledge more in my life. II Peter 1:2-3 says, “May graceContinue reading “Experiencial Knowledge”

Power and Glory

Psalm 63:2-3 says, “So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” An honest search for God’s power and glory will most assuredly result in praise for Him. I wrote the following this morning after turning myContinue reading “Power and Glory”

Not Just a Copy

If you visit an art store, you will be able to purchase prints of an original painting or photograph. Most likely you will have to go to an art gallery to purchase original artwork. The prints look just like the original, but don’t have the feel of the originals. Hebrews 1:3 speaking of Jesus says,Continue reading “Not Just a Copy”

Wedding Feasts

It seems to me, a casual observer, that wedding meals are getting more elaborate. Some have become so expensive that guests are asked to contribute. At a wedding, there is great cause to celebrate, but the occasion can get a bit overblown. The wedding feast of the Lamb of God, however, will be the greatestContinue reading “Wedding Feasts”