Month: January 2007

Christian Living

I Believe

Chris

You might have seen the remake of the classic movie Miracle on 34th Street back during the Christmas season. One of the great zingers at the end of the movie is that the two “henchmen” of the big bad villain are each secretly wearing buttons that boldly proclaim “I BELIEVE,” referring of course to a belief in Santa Claus.

There are many who would liken a belief in God to a belief in Santa Claus. “I believe God is more of a feeling than a real being.” “That’s for kids. Haven’t you grown up yet?” “You’re a bit naïve to believe all that stuff.” “I used to believe in God, until…” But like those in the movie, I’m not so timid or scared to tell you that I believe in God. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek” (Romans 1:16, NKJV).
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Faith

Beyond “first and last”

Chris

Have you ever listened to a CD or heard song for the first time in a service and found yourself floored by the implications of the words? Sometimes it is the utter truthfulness of the message; other times it’s the insight the concept gives us into the holiness, great-ness or awesomeness of God.

This happened to me a fews days after Christmas when I opened Chris Tomlin‘s “See the Morning” CD. The more I hear the song, the more I feel I should draw other’s attention to it. Continue reading “Beyond “first and last”” →

Christian Living

“How are you?”

Chris

Have you ever really considered what it means when you say a simple phrase we all throw out there everyday? On average, how often each day do you start a conversation or recognize someone’s presence by asking any variance of, “How are you?”

Recently we had a communion service at church, and the congregation all went and stood at the altar to partake of the elements together. After the service, as we headed back to our seats to gather our things and leave for the day, I simply asked a friend, “How are ya?” I didn’t even realize the implications of what I asked until after he looked back at me and answered, “I’m alright, I’m alright.” Continue reading ““How are you?”” →