God wants you to be a rule-breaker? – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 1

Are you a rule-follower or a law-breaker? Sometimes following the rules is difficult. Take a look at this video, and you’ll see what I mean: Would it surprise you to hear me say that you God wants you to be rule-breakers? In fact, you need to be a rule-breaker to enter the Kingdom of God.Continue reading “God wants you to be a rule-breaker? – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 1”

Creativity can set you free – Colossians 1:1-8, Part 1

I heard from some in my congregation, after the events of this past Wednesday January 6, 2021, the breaching of the US Capitol building by Trump-supporting extremists, that they were really struggling.  What is going on in our country?  How do we Christians respond?  We can feel trapped in our uncertainty about how to respond.Continue reading “Creativity can set you free – Colossians 1:1-8, Part 1”

Of Slaves and Apostles – Titus 1:1-4, Part 2

Have you ever called yourself a slave to your boss? A slave to your job? Maybe you have slaved over a project in school. Or perhaps you worked slavishly doing yard work. We use the word “slave” in many ways, even though that word has a horrid connotation because it describes the very awful andContinue reading “Of Slaves and Apostles – Titus 1:1-4, Part 2”