Over the years, as I’ve talked with numerous people about their relationship with God, what often comes up is church. If the person feels a distance from God, they often begin to talk about attendance at worship service. A phrase they share is “Yeah, I want to get back to church.” Of if a personContinue reading “What is the difference between a relationship with God and a building where people worship God? – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 1”
Monthly Archives: February 2022
What I learned about God from teaching my kids to drive – Ezekiel 40-44, Preview
I am currently teaching the youngest of my four children to drive. If you have taught anyone to drive, you know the somewhat scary feeling of being a passenger in a car piloted by a new driver. You the passenger have little control, other than using your voice and hoping the new driver is listeningContinue reading “What I learned about God from teaching my kids to drive – Ezekiel 40-44, Preview”
How evangelicals have given God a bad reputation and what we can do about it – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 5
Are there any ways in which we, though we claim to be Christians, are living in opposition to the way of Jesus? Are there any ways in which we are sullying his name and reputation? The more I walk through this life, the more I am concerned that there are many ways we evangelicals, especially,Continue reading “How evangelicals have given God a bad reputation and what we can do about it – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 5”
When God weeps over his ruined reputation – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 4
Is it possible God is so emotional that he would weep? Is it possible that he cares about his reputation? I think so. In the previous post we talked about how repeated says in Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39 that he is zealous for his holy name. What “zealous for his holy name” means isContinue reading “When God weeps over his ruined reputation – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 4”
God’s passion for relationship with you – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 3
How passionate is God about being in relationship with you? How much does he love you? Do you ever wonder about this? Does God seem distant? Keep reading, and I think you’ll find out how God really feels about you. So far in our study of Ezekiel 38, we’ve learned about the vast armies ofContinue reading “God’s passion for relationship with you – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 3”
How to read Revelation and apocalyptic literature – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 2
When you think of that word apocalyptic, what comes to mind? The Apocalypse! The end of the world, right? A massive destructive event in which most or all people die. In our day and age, we think of something like a full-scale nuclear war. Or we think of a giant asteroid smashing into the earth,Continue reading “How to read Revelation and apocalyptic literature – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 2”
Is it possible to know if Jesus is coming soon? – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 1
A woman and her daughter stopped by the church office this week, looking for information about the Hispanic Church that rents from us. After I gave her the info, she began walking out the office door, then she stopped, turned and said to me, “Jesus is coming soon!” I always feel awkward when people sayContinue reading “Is it possible to know if Jesus is coming soon? – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Part 1”
What do people in your community think about God? – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Preview
What is God’s reputation in your community? When the people in your neighborhood or workplace think about God, do they view God as having a good reputation or a bad reputation? I would encourage you to ask them. You might find it fascinating to hear what they have to say, and it just might leadContinue reading “What do people in your community think about God? – Ezekiel 38 & 39, Preview”
How to live in a covenant of peace with God and others – Ezekiel 37:15-28, Part 5
In this week’s five-part blog series on Ezekiel 37:15-28, we have been observing God’s desires for his people. So far, he expressed his desire for his people to be unified, to be cleansed, and to live under the rule and reign of King Jesus. God has one more desire for them. Look at Ezekiel 37,Continue reading “How to live in a covenant of peace with God and others – Ezekiel 37:15-28, Part 5”
What God’s cleansing means and why we should all want it – Ezekiel 37:15-28, Part 4
During the ongoing Covid pandemic, the topic of cleansing has probably been on your mind from time to time. Do you remember early in the pandemic when it was recommended that we cleanse our groceries after we got them home? People would buy cleanser and wipe down their cereal boxes and soup cans, trying toContinue reading “What God’s cleansing means and why we should all want it – Ezekiel 37:15-28, Part 4”
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