Taming the Tongue (3-12-17 Formations)
You can count on James to tell the truth. This is not a contrast between “absolute truth” and “alternate truth.” This is a truth that shapes
Facing Temptation (3-5-17 Formations)
The season called Lent is much more than a somber focus on the death of Jesus. This is a time to probe your faith, to remember
The New Covenant (2-26-17 Formations)
There are times so overwhelmed by loss and injustice that we call out to God, “Where are you?” So it was with Israel and Judah as
The Covenant with David (2-19-17 Formations)
King David's story contains all the elements of mankind's varied encounters with God. From shepherd boy to warrior king, from faith to rebellion, from power to
The Covenant at Sinai (2-12-17)
If God did not seek us we would not find him. The initiative of grace is God's. In Eden it was God who came to visit
The Covenant with Abraham (2-5-17 Formations)
Growing up in the military was a life of constant moves, across the US and overseas. I learned to adapt, experiencing different cultures and finding my
The Covenant with Noah (1-29-17 Formations)
Among my favorite art objects is a hand-carved Noah's ark and a delightful collection of animals parading two-by-two, including penguins and elephants. Noah's story presents a
A Sweeping Victory (1-22-17 Formations)
Although Romans is aptly seen as Paul's greatest theological statement, I think of it as his ode to God's unequaled love. Some see today's text as
One New People (1-15-17 Formations)
I had been building a relationship with an acquaintance in our city, but hit a stone wall when I urged him to accept Christ. Without animosity he
Salvation for all (1-8-17 Formations)
No nonsense! This is Paul's clear statement to a young man serving Christ in a very difficult situation. But don't hurry through the words as though they only apply to a