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”
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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”
What is the difference between a relationship with God and a building where people worship God? – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 1
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”
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”
Engaging Scripture 