There’s a spot on the Conestoga River near my home where a tree leans way out over the river. Someone attached wooden steps on the tree, so you can climb out on the trunk, over the river. They also attached a rope to the tree. One end of the rope is tied to the tree,Continue reading “How not to be holy – Ezekiel 45-48, Part 1”
Monthly Archives: March 2022
The Map to God’s Heart – Ezekiel 45-48, Preview
How many of you still have maps in your cars? Remember those? When I was growing up, my parents had numerous maps shoved in the glove box or door pockets of our cars. Most of our travel was in Pennsylvania, so our PA map was well-worn. But we also had maps of Maryland and NewContinue reading “The Map to God’s Heart – Ezekiel 45-48, Preview”
How to have a deep experience with God – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 5
In the New Testament there are many ways the writers talk about God in us. As we studied in yesterday’s post, “your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit” is one way. There are others. All of the ways can be brought together under one heading, “Union with Christ.” Take for example what PaulContinue reading “How to have a deep experience with God – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 5”
How (and why) God wants you to care for your body – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 4
I love watching videos of chiropractors giving people adjustments, hearing the loud cracks. I don’t quite know why, but something in me finds it fascinating. After watching a variety of chiropractors use similar techniques, I asked my wife if I could give her an adjustment. She said, “No way!” I was kidding, kinda. I haveContinue reading “How (and why) God wants you to care for your body – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 4”
When God says, “You don’t know what you’re missing.” – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 3
Have you experienced the sinking feeling of missing out? In our era, we call it FOMO, the Fear Of Missing Out. Most people don’t want to miss out. We like to be in the know, part of a group that is experiencing things together. In fact, we can use the fear of missing out asContinue reading “When God says, “You don’t know what you’re missing.” – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 3″
God has plans for his dream house – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 2
There have been a few times when the hand of God transports Ezekiel in some kind of vision. In chapter 1, he saw the flaming lighting throne chariot of God. In chapter 8, God took him to Jerusalem to the temple to see the ways the people of Jerusalem were defaming the temple. In chapterContinue reading “God has plans for his dream house – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 2”
Engaging Scripture 