Have you ever worn a crown?
Today, I want to share part two of my video series, Suffering Beyond Belief.
This is one crown that I would not ever want to wear.
But now I can call Jesus my King.
Part three coming in a few days. Thanks for watching.
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Suffering Beyond Belief
I am back! It has been almost four months since my last post.
Now I want to start writing again.
For most of my life, I have let fear control me.
More specifically, when I am afraid, I freeze.
Fear of failure or letting someone down (and 50 other reasons why I fear), typically brings me to a position of nothing.
I don’t move.
No progress. No fighting head-on. Lack of courage.
But I am stepping out right now.
Despite my fears, I want to post some videos I have created.
There are a total of 5 of them.
I’ve entitled the series, “Suffering Beyond Belief”.
Here is the link to Episode 1
To be honest, I am not even sure why I am afraid. I just know that I was fearful of posting since last December.
I could probably list some reasons but that would be stupid. And defeating.
Today is a new day. I am moving on from a state of fear.
These videos have a few reasons why they exist:
- They are educational. I teach high school science and these videos were mandatory for my students.
- They are entertaining. Well, not super exciting but I don’t think they are boring.
- They are enriching. I believe these videos can bolster one’s faith.
If you stick with me and watch all five videos, you should be able to answer this question;
Does science expand your faith and or empty your faith?
Thanks for reading and watching. See you soon.
Not-so-secret Santa.
I got my Secret Santa gift at work today.
You know how it works. There is a dollar limit and everyone picks a name out of a hat.
You buy, then wrap, the gift.
But the person getting the gift does not know who is giving it.
The gift I received was great. There was a party game and a dozen A Christmas Story socks. Whoever gave the gift did a fantastic job. I loved it!
When living through Christmas every year, one is reminded about the greatest gift ever given.
A baby in a manger.
Have you received that gift? Even though there are billions of people in the world, that gift of salvation is still available.
Here’s the kicker: This gift comes from God, not a Secret Santa.
There are no surprises. No bad gifts. Nothing to return. No gift receipts needed.
We actually know what the gift is going to be before we receive it.
Our bibles tell us everything we need to know.
So as you are ripping apart wrapping paper and cutting through the ribbon on your presents, remember this:
Jesus is a gift that is already unwrapped and you have full access to Him.
This could be your best Christmas ever!
Merry Christmas!
If this tree could talk…
Christmas trees. if there is any one thing that symbolizes Christmas, it is a tree.
A small sampling from the internet reveals a plethora of styles and designs.
When did you put up your tree? Perhaps you cut down a live one.
Maybe the fake tree you have used has been in and out of your attic for 15 years.
Whatever the case, I think we can all agree that a tree is a symbol of the Christmas season.
Just for fun, here is my tree:
I pose this question to you:
If your tree could talk, what would it say?
We take out our trees and decorate them every year. The lights go on first then the ornaments. And finally, the presents are placed underneath the tree.
If you were a Christmas tree, what would you say?
Would you be excited to be decorated?
Or would you be grumpy because you sat in storage for the last 10 months?
Are there family gatherings that you could talk about or do you stand alone in a dark corner of the room?
My purpose is not to condemn or condone the use of Christmas trees. I personally like to see trees all lit up and shining through a large picture window.
May this post be a reminder that Christmas is more than a tree.
The trees that you see around at this time of year should serve as a reminder.
A reminder that Jesus was born in a manger and that is why we celebrate this event.
My motivation behind a “talking tree” post was two-fold.
- I fall into the trap of commercialism at Christmas time. You get so wrapped (no pun intended) up in giving gifts that it is really easy to forget the greatest Gift that has ever been given.
- If you have been distracted by all the lights and tinsel, let all that yule-tide bling point you to Jesus.
So as you gather around your tree in a few days, make time for a little baby in a manger.
Don’t worry, the gifts can wait.
Merry Christmas to all!
So many things…
As I started this endeavor, I was hoping to have things to write about each day.
Well today, I was not disappointed. Where to start…
God gave me a couple of ideas so let’s jump in!
Today, at school, I had my students retake a test. I teach high school science. On Tuesday, the students had their first test. It was a disaster! Over half of the students failed. Not a good start to the year.
When a student fails a test, there could be many reasons as to why. But this post is not about those reasons.
I want to make note of the retake. Each student had the opportunity to take the test again. Whatever grade they earned on the first try was erased by the second attempt.
Redo.
Do over.
Try again.
Keep swinging.
Take another shot.
God gives us a reboot.
He forgives us.
That is what the cross is all about.
The reasons why we need forgiveness are numerous. Too numerous to list.
But for all these reasons, there is but one single answer. Jesus.
His sacrifice on the cross grants us a retake.
He makes all things new. You and I can have another shot.
Let your heart be overwhelmed with God and His love.
You can know the joy of having a second chance.
Let today be your reset. You are forgiven. You are righteous.
Sleep well friend.
We will talk more about that whole test retaking stuff tomorrow.
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