Enjoying God
May 30, 2008
In the Flesh, but not According to the Flesh (2 Cor. 10.3-4)
It had to have stung more than a little bit when Paul received word that people were accusing him of reliance on mere human tactics and a this-worldly power, while largely abandoning the resources of the Holy Spirit. Let's not forget that Jesus was the object of an even more scurrilous charge. The ... More »
May 30, 2008
Taking every Thought Captive for Christ (2 Cor. 10.4-6)
We live in an age of angry atheism; not simply a casual and indifferent disregard for the existence of God but a militant opposition to all things religious. Most are by now aware (and sick of hearing about) such folk as Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher ... More »
May 30, 2008
"Super" Spirituality and a Call for Discernment (2 Cor. 10.7)
The Christian world is all abuzz about leadership these days. Take a look at any list of best-selling books and you'll find at least three or four of the top ten that are concerned with some aspect of leadership, whether in identifying the essence of the good and successful sort or in warning of ... More »
May 29, 2008
In all Giving, God gets the Glory (2 Cor. 9.12-15)
Why is it that we are so quick and easily inclined to take credit for what God has done? Of course, I know the answer. Sins such as pride, arrogance, selfish ambition, combined with an ignorance of the antecedence of divine grace, all converge to make it feel natural. If we are to avoid falling ... More »
May 29, 2008
Gentle Authority (2 Cor. 10.1-2)
It takes great strength and maturity not to respond in kind when one is slandered and maliciously maligned. If ever there were a knee-jerk reaction that feels justified, it comes in our response to those who without ground or reason spread lies about us and question our integrity behind the ... More »