jacarroll71Oct 31, 2017Our Role in Culture: Finding the BalanceCan believers make a positive impact on culture without being consumed by it? How can we avoid the dangers and find the balance? Today’s...
jacarroll71Jul 16, 2017Cultural Collision ComingThere is no place for both the true God of heaven and earth and the idols of humankind. The gospel and popular culture are on a...
jacarroll71Jun 19, 2017God or Government? Choosing Whom to ObeyGod’s people understand that our secular rulers are servants of God who must be obeyed except when they command disobedience to the Lord....
jacarroll71Apr 28, 2017Chaos: the old normalChaos is not the new normal. It has happened before and it will happen again. But there is a wisdom and guidance from God for His...
jacarroll71Nov 22, 2016Discipleship:Purpose and CommitmentToday’s reading: Acts 20:1-21:36 My selection: But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish...
jacarroll71Sep 23, 2016A Xenophobia-free KingdomToday’s reading: Micah 1:1-7:7 My Selection: It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall...
jacarroll71Jul 21, 2016A Warning against StereotypingWhy is it so tempting to engage in stereotyping? With a little reflection on today’s reading (Proverbs 28-30) we can see that there are...
jacarroll71Jul 19, 2016The Lost Virtue of HumilityWhatever happened to humility? Can you imagine a candidate for some high office being introduced with the description “above all, he is...
jacarroll71Jul 15, 2016The Other Meaning of Black FridayWhat a strange term, Black Friday. For many it means a chance to buy stuff at reduced prices. Merchants hope to see black numbers in...
jacarroll71Jul 13, 2016Seven Things God HatesDid you know there are things that God hates? The list of seven of these despicable behaviors in today’s reading (Proverbs 4-6) are not...
jacarroll71Jul 4, 2016Happy birthday, USA!Today is Independence Day in the USA. Americans celebrate 240 years since declaring independence from England. Our readings (Psalms...
jacarroll71Jun 27, 2016National HeroWhat if your nation’s hero were God? In today’s reading (Psalms 78-79), we get a lengthy review of what God did for Israel in spite of...