“Lady Wisdom” a poem from Proverbs 1
Lady Wisdom calls in the streets above the noise she cries:“Simple ones, how long will you be deceived by wicked lies?Silly fools, you covet and seek a life that’s free to live.Scornful people, why do you mock the wisdom that I give?” Lady Wisdom dies in the way; she’s murdered by the mob. Wicked people […]
“Save Us, O Lord” a poem from Psalm 118
A poem from Psalm 118 With all who from the wars of tyrants run and scatter from their land we pray, “Save us, O Lord!”With all the widows who have not the means to live except a mite we pray, “Save us, O Lord!”With all the children left alone and for the ones who open […]
The Heart of Worship: Temple Imagery as Instruction for New Covenant Worship
Here are my rough notes that I used to present this topic at the National Association of Free Will Baptist. Eventually, I will circle back around and update these for clarity. In the Old Testament, one of the first principles we learn about worship is that sincerity alone is not acceptable (see the narrative of […]
How to Deal with a Difficult Boss (or Coworker)
During the transition into adulthood, getting that first job is challenging but also very exciting. As you get older, you’ll find that keeping a job is a completely new kind of challenge. One thing that can make a job very difficult is the boss you work for and the people you work with. On the […]