Category: man

The Gadarene Demoniac, a Picture of Hope

by Glenn H, posted in advocate, Christlikness, compassion, conflict, creator, crisis, man

John tells us that the number of miracles Jesus did in his earthly ministry was so great that the world could not contain the books it would take to record them all (John 21:25). So, to give us a clear picture of Who our Savior is, the gospels are selective in the accounts they convey. … Continue reading The Gadarene Demoniac, a Picture of Hope

Two Kinds of Bosses

by Glenn H, posted in character, devotion, discipleship, discipline, man, relationships

My middle daughter used to play for the university soccer team. In the four years she was there, her team won the national championship three times. (I like to say it was because of her, but actually it was a team effort.) That team loved their coach. I’ll call him “Coach C.” Coach C. demanded … Continue reading Two Kinds of Bosses

Straining over the guardrail when we’re standing in a pasture.

by Glenn H, posted in contentment, devotion, discipline, faith, godliness, gratitude, man

So, yesterday Jane and I were driving home on NC Route 88 when we saw something funny. As we came around a curve, we saw a huge black cow standing in its pasture, but with its head over the guardrail so it could eat from a tiny patch of grass along the side of the … Continue reading Straining over the guardrail when we’re standing in a pasture.

Hey, would you take a selfie of me?

by Glenn H, posted in chastisement, godliness, heart, knowledge, man, mankind, Uncategorized, worldliness

On D-Day, after the Allied forces were finally able to overcome the German defenses on the beaches, there was a general pause on the part of the Allied troops. Units had been broken up so badly, and the fighting had been so intense, the troops needed time to gather themselves. There were other objectives that … Continue reading Hey, would you take a selfie of me?

It’s easy being Superman

by Glenn H, posted in faith, godliness, gospel, knowing God, knowledge of God, man, mankind

At one point in Jesus’ ministry He had 72 people who called themselves His disciples. These He empowered to go out and do miracles. When they returned, they were overflowing with excitement about the power they had been given: “Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name!” (Luke 10:17b) The Lord was … Continue reading It’s easy being Superman

Dealing with a Friend’s Grief: The Art of Saying Nothing

by Glenn H, posted in conflict, conflict resolution, grief, loss, man, mankind, ministry, sorrow

When someone is grieving over devastating loss, sometimes the best thing to say is nothing and the best thing to do is just being there.

Too Much Junk!

by Glenn H, posted in character, compromise, devotion, faithfulness, finances, godliness, human condition, man

Like the scorner, many well-meaning truth-seekers bring prejudices and preconceived notions to their reading of the Bible. They have too much junk in the way.