I love it when various conversations in my life converge and especially when it has to do with an upcoming sermon! As we continue our sermon series this week on John Ortberg's If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat, we will talk about the scary prospects of … Continue reading Making Do
Walking on Water
John Ortberg wrote a really good book several years ago called If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat. It's about the famous story of Peter trying to walk on the water to get to Jesus. (Matthew 14:25-32) There are so many interesting perspectives in this story. What was … Continue reading Walking on Water
Remembering Your Baptism
Water. A simple substance. 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of Oxygen. Absolutely necessary for our body to survive. We can survive longer without food than we ever could without water. Life giving substance not only for humans but for all creation. And the vehicle by which God offers us renewing grace. Cleansing grace. … Continue reading Remembering Your Baptism