In Psalm 96, verses 2 and 3 instruct us to proclaim God’s salvation day after day. This is the same idea that is encapsulated in the word “evangelism,” which is about proclaiming Good News. The psalmist reminds us that we have Good News story to share, and in verse 3 he describes it as declaringContinue reading “Perspective in the middle of tough times – Psalm 96, Part 3”
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What is a normal amount of perspective? – Psalm 96, Part 1
One of my favorite movies is Notting Hill from 1999, in which actor Hugh Grant plays a travel bookstore owner, William Thacker, whose store and apartment are located in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London. He has a chance encounter with American film superstar Anna Scott, played by Julia Roberts. Their chance encounter leads toContinue reading “What is a normal amount of perspective? – Psalm 96, Part 1”
How to know if you have the wrong perspective on your blessings – Acts 12, Part 3
What we have been studying in Acts 12 reminds me of the story of a young lady who was waiting for her flight in the boarding room of a big airport. As she would need to wait many hours, she decided to buy a book to spend her time. She also bought a packet ofContinue reading “How to know if you have the wrong perspective on your blessings – Acts 12, Part 3”
How to help people see things from a different perspective – Philemon 8-25, Part 1
There have been some illusions in recent years that have become internet sensations. Like the dress that was either white/gold or blue/black, or the computer voice that says “laurel” or “yanny.” Now there is the bird or the bunny. Which do you see? It’s wild how the mind works! It is actually a bird, butContinue reading “How to help people see things from a different perspective – Philemon 8-25, Part 1”
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