Is it possible that Christianity’s massive investment in worship is misguided? Think about it. We invest a lot of time, money and energy into worship, don’t we? One morning or evening each week is devoted to it. Our society is very much oriented toward a weekly schedule that keeps Sunday mornings free. We also buildContinue reading “What if Christianity’s massive investment in worship is wrong?”
Author Archives: Joel Kime
Two things Christians should fight for
Paul tells Timothy to fight the good fight. Generally Christians are not supposed to be fighting. So what fight is Paul talking about? He calls it a good fight. Not too many fights could be described as good ones. Life can feel like a fight. Have you ever felt that way? Life seems too hard sometimes doesn’tContinue reading “Two things Christians should fight for”
How is your faith grip-strength?
What is your grip strength? Did you ever take a grip strength test? Have you ever used grip strengthening handles? You squeeze them over and over, hoping to strengthen your grip. It is a good thing to strengthen your grip. I bring this up, because I want you to think about your grip on yourContinue reading “How is your faith grip-strength?”
How God feels about sinners…even the worst ones!
Can God save the worst sinner ever? Would he want to? You and I might not feel like the worst sinners ever in history, but we can often feel pretty guilty about our bad choices. In the middle of the guilt, we wonder, “How does God feel about us when we have screwed up?” AsContinue reading “How God feels about sinners…even the worst ones!”
Who was the worst sinner ever?
Have you committed a sin lately? Might be a question with an obvious answer “Yes!” because we all sin. Sometimes I hear people say that they sin all the time. Others I’ve heard say they don’t sin much. Whether many times a day or hardly at all, even one sin can have us feeling guilty. Continue reading “Who was the worst sinner ever?”
How to stop the drama in your life
Are you a drama magnet? A drama queen? None of us likes to admit it, so maybe I should ask “Has anyone ever told you that you are a drama queen?” Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why does drama seem to follow me around?” In my post last week, I sharedContinue reading “How to stop the drama in your life”
How to know if you are a drama magnet!
Are you a drama magnet? Of course not! No one wants to admit it. But really, are you? Do you find that your life seems to be filled with drama? Have you ever considered that all the drama in your life is because you are a drama magnet? What would you family say? What wouldContinue reading “How to know if you are a drama magnet!”
Is there hope during these dark days of Christmas 2016?
Just in the news on Monday 12/19/16: The Chinese Navy intercepts a US Navy underwater drone. A Turkish man assassinates a Russian Ambassador. A man drives a truck into a Berlin, Germany, Church Christmas market killing 12, injuring dozens more. The American Electoral College elects Donald Trump president, a candidate whose major proposals included buildingContinue reading “Is there hope during these dark days of Christmas 2016?”
If you God gave you one wish… (or what to do when you feel God is distant)
If God came to you saying “I’ll give you anything,” what would you ask for? In our study of prophecies of the Messiah from Isaiah, we come to Isaiah 7, and God does something that highly unusual. In Isaiah 7:10-12, God gives the Judean King Ahaz the opportunity to request a sign. And not justContinue reading “If you God gave you one wish… (or what to do when you feel God is distant)”
Church signs and a God who can feel very distant
How do you feel about the messages that churches place on signs? Just google “stupid church signs” and get ready for a groan fest. On second thought, don’t google that. If you already did, I’m sorry for even suggesting it. I just spend ten minutes looking at them, and I wish I hadn’t. As youContinue reading “Church signs and a God who can feel very distant”
Engaging Scripture 