by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 10, 2024
Barry talks through a long psalm, 78, about the longer history of a people’s broken relationship with their God. When God blesses them, they forget him, and when he judges them, they blame him. A lose-lose for God turns to a win-win for us at the cross. ...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 3, 2024
After a recent denominational convention, Barry discusses denominations and our interaction with them. He gives what are reasons to leave, what aren’t reasons to leave, and reasons not to leave. Believe it or not, that actually makes sense in the context. ...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jun 26, 2024
A discussion of profanity ends this series about art and a Christian. The focus here is not on the moral impact of using profanity, but an invitation to see the person behind the behavior and to consider that person’s message and value. Scriptures: Eph 5:4 Gal...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jun 19, 2024
Barry continues the conversation of art and the Christian, adding to it a surprising challenge when it comes to the profane. To provide a steppingstone for a jump that may feel uncomfortable, he adds humor—no, actually, he adds a discussion about humor. Books: The Wit...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jun 12, 2024
The bad news: there are times when things are so bad we can run out of words and faith. Good news: in those moments the Father, Christ, and his Spirit never run out of exactly what we need. God’s steps are on our path even when we can’t see them. ...
