“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 (ESV) On May 28th, during my sermon on Galatians 3, I posited “Paul is operating in the tension between already and not yet, remembrance and anticipation, [or] apathetic and aspiration.” Already and not yet suggests … More Moving On
1st Corinthians 13: 11-13. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know … More Seeing Beyond by Stepping Up
Remember Last week I wrote: “Next week I will address the threefold fullness of health: grandparent, parent, and child.” Before I do that, I want to re-refocus briefly on our why. This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday. It is in part a remembrance of Jesus taking on his purpose with a clear focus. Transfiguration is a … More Threefold Fullness of Health
Remember Last week I wrote: “Next Wednesday, this blog will focus on how we can all participate in realizing Hilltop’s vision. We will lay out a plan to make up our budget deficit.” Before I do that, I want to re-refocus briefly on our why. Our very purpose is transformation. Over the past two years … More Pack Fast, Travel Light
As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? My tears have been my food day and night,while people say to me continually,“Where is your God?” Psalm 42, Verses 1-3, NRSV … More Encountering Jesus
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