A New Creature. “Oh, but I was so much older then. I’m younger than that now.” (Bob Dylan, My Back Pages). Are we truly new creatures in Christ, or merely improved versions of the old creatures? After we become new, do we just gradually become old again? If we are born again, does that mean …
The Waters of Christ. “On the last day, the great day of the Festival, Jesus stood and cried out, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me! Let anyone who believes in me come and drink!’” (John 7:37-38, NJB) This is biblical theater at its best, so the scene deserves to be set. There are …
Using Our Spiritual Feet: Scripture Meditations – Stand, Walk, Run “God, give grace, get me up on my feet… You never fail to stand me tall in your presence so I can look you in the eye.” (Ps. 40:1-2, MSG). STAND. “Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of …
Footwork. By Steve and Sheri Larson. “It’s all in the footwork! You won’t be successful without good footwork! says every coach. This isn’t exactly headline news to the dancer, the quarterback, the goalie and the power forward. That’s logical, isn’t it? Without the proper use of our feet, we wouldn’t be able to balance ourselves …