Tag Archives: God’s glory

Making God Look Better Than He Is – a futile endeavor

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Tim

Solomon built a temple for the worship of God, a place all Israel could gather together in the name of the Lord. When he finished building the massive temple – stone, and cedar, and gold paneled walls and doors – … Continue reading →

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The Scars of Christ and Mothers – manifesting the glory of God

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Tim

[Today’s guest post from Jennifer Michelle Greenberg explores pregnancy scars, the labor of Christ, and the glory of God.] When I look down at my maternal body, I see a white line running from one side to the other. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up, It’s Not Over Yet

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Tim

“Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.” (Thomas Chisolm, Great is Thy Faithfulness) *** Some people were closer to Jesus than others. Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus were in that category. We don’t know how they met, but … Continue reading →

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Christians and Questionable Motives

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Tim

[From the archives.] Etymology trivia: “motive” and “motion” both derive from the Latin movere – “to move”. That makes sense, since all willful movement is motivated by something. Here’s a for instance: I love pizza, and am often motivated to eat … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution: I’ve Given Up Running On Pine Cones

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Tim

[From the archives, originally posted on New Year’s Eve 2012.] *** When you get up to run before dawn, it’s dark out. When you run in the dark, you take your chances. I know that, but I still run early … Continue reading →

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Prayer Embezzlement

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Tim

Embezzlement – taking for one’s own use money or property entrusted to one’s care. Stealing things takes many forms. There’s straight larceny, such as when someone picks your pocket at a busy train station. That young man was a good … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution: I’ve Given Up Running On Pine Cones

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tim

When you get up to run before dawn, it’s dark out. When you run in the dark, you take your chances. I know that, but I still run early because otherwise I wouldn’t run at all. It’s worked out fine. … Continue reading →

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