Category: spirituality

Paul’s Radical Greeting to the Philippians

by Glenn H, posted in faith, gospel, knowledge of God, praise, spirituality

Paul equated Jesus with God in all his epistles, usually in the greeting. When you consider that Paul learned at the feet of Gamaliel, one of the greatest rabbis in Jewish history and that Paul (then Saul) was trained to be a Pharisee, an elite sect of the Jewish religion of the time, equating Jesus … Continue reading Paul’s Radical Greeting to the Philippians

Walking in Daddy’s shoes

by Glenn H, posted in calling, character, faith, godliness, spirituality, walk

Yesterday my wife and I opened a checking and savings account at a local bank. To mark those accounts as ours, we both had to show proof of ID, proof of residence and we both had to sign and date several stacks of paper that basically declared who we were and that we were staking … Continue reading Walking in Daddy’s shoes

Moving on means leaving some things behind.

by Glenn H, posted in character, crisis, devotion, faith, fear, humility, loss, redemption, salvation, sorrow, spirituality, trust, wisdom

I remember reading or hearing somewhere that if a person is in an urgent situation where they have to evacuate quickly and they have time to rescue one thing (other than loved ones), they typically go for the thing they value most. I remember seeing this played out once. Jane and I were enjoying a … Continue reading Moving on means leaving some things behind.

What a difference Christ makes!

by Glenn H, posted in devotion, faith, heaven, high priest, hope, knowing God, knowledge, knowledge of God, reconciliation, spirituality

When I read John’s encounter with the Lord in Revelation, it reminds me of Isaiah’s vision of God in the temple in Isaiah chapter 6. There are parallels but there are significant differences as well, and those differences are important for us as believers. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as … Continue reading What a difference Christ makes!

What most impresses God

by Glenn H, posted in character, faith, godliness, humility, knowing God, reconciliation, redemption, salvation, spirituality, worship

Being part of the Levitical priesthood had stringent requirements. Like the animals they sacrificed, the Levitical priests had to be perfect physical specimens (See Leviticus 21). After a certain age a priest was not even allowed to participate in some aspects of worship. Why so stringent? Because the priests and the animals they sacrificed were … Continue reading What most impresses God

If only there were more like them!

by Glenn H, posted in character, faith, godliness, knowledge of God, spirituality

When Moses said these words, he was at a crisis point in his ministry (one of many). The people were complaining. They wanted meat and not just the manna God was providing. Moses was overwhelmed and he told the LORD as much: Numbers 11:13-15 (ESV)(13)  Where am I to get meat to give to all … Continue reading If only there were more like them!

No matter what else happens, I will always have God.

by Glenn H, posted in devotion, faith, knowledge of God, praise, spirituality

Let’s be honest: some things are easier said than done. In our heads we know we’re supposed to rejoice in the Lord, but sometimes it’s really hard to get our hearts to come along. Paul wrote Philippians from prison and the key word in that entire letter is “rejoice.” I don’t know about you, but … Continue reading No matter what else happens, I will always have God.

Isn’t it obvious?

by Glenn H, posted in devotion, faith, heart, knowing God, knowledge, knowledge of God, redemption, salvation, spirituality, wisdom

Their question identified their problem: unbelief. Jesus said as much: “I told you [Who I was], and ye believed not.” He had even given them ample proof: “the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me” (John 10:25). The problem these naysayers had was not lack of evidence. It was … Continue reading Isn’t it obvious?