Category Archives: Hebrews

Come to Mount Zion

I can’t sit in judgment of the people Hebrews was written to. I can’t shake my head for them wanting to go back to the old way . . . the ways of the law . . . the ways … Continue reading

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Seeking a Homeland

Entered faith’s “Hall of Fame” this morning. Started in on Hebrews 11. And paused to chew on the “Abraham Exhibit.” Not much to look at really. An old man . . . along with his aged wife. A few servants … Continue reading

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Soul Preservative

My thoughts go back to the days of canning. That time of year when fruits and vegetables were prepped and then packed into glass Mason jars. As I recall it, there were three key components to making sure that was … Continue reading

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A Deep Clean

There is cleaning, and then there is deep cleaning. It’s one thing to dust, it’s another to disinfect. You can make the place look pretty good by stuffing things in the closets or drawers, but the real test comes when … Continue reading

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The Forerunner

To be honest, I’m not much of an adventurer. Not too jazzed by the thought of being an explorer . . . of walking into a place or situation totally unfamiliar to me . . . of the thought of … Continue reading

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The Days of His Flesh

I’m reading Hebrews 5 this morning and I can’t help but think how dull I can be at times concerning the incarnation of Christ. The babe in the manger . . . the Lamb of God on the cross. Not … Continue reading

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The Invitation

This morning I was reminded of an invitation extended to me. Some invitations I might expect . . . such as an invite to a family reunion . . . or to attend a concert being put on by a … Continue reading

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Fighting Death with Death

Although it might be somewhat counter-intuitive, it’s a well known fact that, sometimes, you need to fight fire with fire. That you need to set a fire in order to extinguish a fire. That you need to burn stuff in … Continue reading

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Focus!

I try and be a good listener . . . but I don’t always hear. More than once I’ve been tuned out when one of my girls has been talking to me. They speak . . . I’m distracted . … Continue reading

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Jesus the Creator

Ok . . . so two posts does not a series make . . . but the conversation I had this weekend again comes to mind as I continue reading in Hebrews 1. That conversation having sparked something in me … Continue reading

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