I was about ten years old when I first heard the story of the monkey trap. The general idea is a hunter makes a hole in a coconut just big enough for a monkey’s hand to fit and ties it to a tree. He then puts some food or a shiny object inside. The monkeyContinue reading “Just let go…”
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Inspired Revelation
Last night, in our book study on “How (Not) to Read The Bible”, Dan Kimball (the author) joined our video meeting. Besides the coolness of being able to ask questions of the guy who wrote the book, it was a special moment for me because I worked for Dan over 25 years ago when heContinue reading “Inspired Revelation”
“Fear Not!”
The general consensus is that the phrase, “Fear not” shows up in the Bible about 365 times. In fact, it is the most repeated command in the scriptures. Whether it’s Mary, Joseph or Joshua, we are all familiar with stories of an angel or God himself telling people not to be afraid. This phrase canContinue reading ““Fear Not!””
I pray for you…
I am not a natural pray-er. Don’t get me wrong, I am dedicated to my relationship with God–we talk all the time. I also believe wholeheartedly in the importance of prayer. On the other hand, when I sit down to pray, I often am not sure exactly what to pray. Add to that my shortContinue reading “I pray for you…”
Roadkill
My son, Oscar and I watch a show called “Roadkill”. It might be my favorite TV show of all time. The premise is two guys who travel around buying abandoned beater cars, fix them up enough to drive (in whatever driveway or barn they find it in) and road trip home. They are constantly breakingContinue reading “Roadkill”
Great Apes
I read a story about a guy who applied for a job at the zoo. He made it through two rounds of interviews before they gave him the job description. Apparently, the silverback gorilla had died during their annual “Great Apes” exhibition and they were desperate to keep the exhibit open. There was a newContinue reading “Great Apes”
The Mark of the Beast
It’s safe to say, as we slide into 2021, that we have a lot going on. As we talk about what’s happening around us, a conversation that I hear a lot revolves around the “end times” in reference to the book of Revelation in the Bible. It’s not difficult given the current goings on thatContinue reading “The Mark of the Beast”
Connected
This past weekend I didn’t go to church. If you’ve been around very long you know that we have a great teaching team at CTK. We get to hear Chad Irwin, Kathy Deal and Dave Moore throughout the year. My goal with the teaching team is to bring different perspectives and fresh voices in ourContinue reading “Connected”
Omnipresent
“Omnipresent” is one of the words we use to describe the indescribable aspects of God. Omnipresent is usually defined as being everywhere at once. We see God this way because he is, well, God. He is not limited by time the way we are. It’s one of those late night conversations we have looking atContinue reading “Omnipresent”
God’s All-Encompassing Love
Psalm 139 is one of David’s most famous psalms. The psalm is about God’s all-encompassing love and intimate knowledge of his people. “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” I hope you’ve had some moments in your life where you were able to marvel at the thought of God knowing you so well and loving youContinue reading “God’s All-Encompassing Love”
Together as one. For every one. 