Paul writes, “We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord…” (Col. 1:9b-10a). This passage was written to a group of Christians in the first century who were struggling with their faith and their doctrine concerning Jesus. Paul wanted to be clear that what you believe about Jesus affects how you live. And I happen to think that the reverse is true. How we live exposes what we really believe about Jesus. Continue Reading

We are always communicating something. Our words, actions, attitudes, body language all expose us for what and who we really are. And whether we realize it or not, people are watching. Continue Reading

The shepherds in the Christmas narrative have always intrigued me. What did they do with their sheep? Just how bad did they smell from being in the fields? What did they feel and think when they saw the angels? How much joy did they feel at the good news of the messiah being born? Continue Reading