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This is one of the great passages to read and ponder during Lent…Hebrews 2:14-18New International Version (NIV)14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—15 and free those who all theirContinueContinue reading “100 % God; 100% Human… Our Lord and Savior”

Early this morning I read the 3 passages below through twice very slowly, trying to notice every word, every emotion. I tried to imagine the look on the face of Jesus and the look on the face of Judas. Then I sat for several minutes and looked at the texts, pondering the deep mystery of God’sContinueContinue reading “Sitting quietly to reflect on one of the great and profound mysteries”

I am fascinated by how God speaks to his creatures.  He is the potter, after all.  Each of us came from the dust of the earth.  That makes us, well, mud.  Okay, clay, if that makes you feel better. “Good morning, Mr. Play-Doh.”And yet, God breathes life into each of us.  God then fills usContinueContinue reading “God is speaking to you — right now, this very second!”

[This religion column appeared in section B-3 of the Sunday Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette (3/04/2013).  Currently, the paper does not include the columns of their local columnists on their website.  With their permission, here it is.]Don Follis column; March 3, 2013: “Enjoy the day full of lots of first chances”  When my daughter was a student atContinueContinue reading “Lots of new chances … Starting today!”

A another mass funeral in Syria.  This one (Feb. 26, 2013) in Homs.Which do you think is better… * To choose to attend a funeral?* Or to choose to go to a party?(Yes, I am setting you up!)Well, here’s your answer from one of my favorite Bible books:Ecclesiastes 7:2New International Version (NIV)2 It is better toContinueContinue reading “Choices … attend a funeral or a wedding?”

We know from II Corinthians that the Apostle Paul was taken into heaven and given an incredible view.  It was a view, a vision, that few have been afforded.  And yet, he seemed quite reluctant to speak about it most of the time.  In fact, to keep him humble, grounded, and in touch with reality,ContinueContinue reading “Want to be TRULY strong in the Lord? Understand your weakness”

Mark Twain once said, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning  and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.”What I need, what you need to do is identify your frog — our absolute worst-case scenario — and  swallow it whole.May God give us courage to swallow the frog.  YouContinueContinue reading “Swallow the frog, baby! We’ve got to do it!”

Today the name of your church changes!!When my daughter was a student at Anderson University in Anderson, IN, she lived in an apartment near Second Chance Baptist Church and walked by it everyday going to class.I felt a strong sense of grace and mercy when I walked by the church.  But you know what?  God’sContinueContinue reading “You don’t get a second chance at today … You get a first chance!”