Freedom From the Tyranny of Things

Freedom From the Tyranny of Things

As Christians we live under grace, not law. We enjoy a certain freedom of choice and commitment. But Paul reminds us that our choices and commitments, while freely made, do not always bring freedom (1 Corinthians 6:12). Often, they overpower us: we no longer possess...
You can Start Over

You can Start Over

You can Start Over May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 Chefs will tell you, “You can’t un-cook lasagna, but you can start over.” And the same goes for our lives....
You can Start Over

Remember to Forget

Remember to Forget The first morning back to school, after winter break, one of my students told me the good news: “Mr. Duncan, while we were gone I lost three teeth!” The 5th grader explained how she wiggled and wiggled until each loose tooth came out. Of course she...