Category Archives: Romans

To noodle on the idea of power is one thing . . . to meditate on the power of God takes it to a whole next level. You might consider the power of God as exerted in Creation. The world … Continue reading →

There is a fascinating partnership between God and those in the church when it comes to the work of sanctification in a believer. Romans 14 gives us great insight to this dynamic. On the one hand, we are told to … Continue reading →

I imagine Paul pausing, closing his eyes, smiling, and quietly saying to himself, “Yes!” I wonder if the Holy Spirit didn’t also take a breath before continuing to breath out God’s word into Paul’s mind and exclaim to the Father … Continue reading →

Very, very early in our married life, Sue and I were instructed on the merits of living debt free. Just 3 or 4 months after we were married, we were at a couples retreat and heard some very practical principles … Continue reading →

Yesterday in the teen’s class we talked about how to walk in a minefield . . . answer: very carefully. More dangerous than being in a minefield, I suggested, was being in a minefield and not knowing it . . … Continue reading →

Thinking about obedience. Listening . . . harkening . . . submitting to a command. And I’m thinking there’s a number of places obedience can come from. You can obey because you fear the consequences . . . you can … Continue reading →

It’s divine one-upmanship . . . that’s what it is. You read the end of Romans 5 and it’s like a see-saw . . . one claim of notoriety outdone by a successive claim of notoriety . . . the … Continue reading →

Had kind of an energetic small group last night. Ours are “sermon based” small groups . . . that is, our small groups get together to review and talk through the Sunday morning sermon. Yesterday morning we were blessed as … Continue reading →

I’m kind of a happy ending type of person. If you tell me you’ve got good news for me, and you’ve got bad news for me, and ask which I want to hear first . . . bring on the … Continue reading →

It’s a bit of an understatement really. Easy to just skim over it in the greater context of the main point Paul is trying to make. A small phrase . . . with huge implications. A “no brainer” observation . … Continue reading →