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Recap Reminder

Recap Reminder

Connected churches. Great books. Knowledgeable and talented preachers and speakers. These are all wonderful in the life of a Christian.  But at the core of all of these should be the Bible.

The Bible is the recorded word of God given to us.  It is the canon, or standard, against which all these churches, books, and teachers are to be measured. It is the source of truth. The best way to understand God and His relation to us and the world is to study scripture.

With just under three weeks until the start of 2024, I wanted to take the time to remind you of The Bible RecapThe Bible Recap is a great… Read more...

Painting With God’s Palette

Painting With God’s Palette

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Half Air faith article

Many years ago, God began to lay the LGBTQ community on my heart. He was not leading me on some big mission to turn as many people as I could away from an immoral lifestyle.  Nor was I being called to raise and direct as much aid and comfort as I was able. It was simply this: Start intentionally thinking about how, as a Christian, I should view and interact with the LGBTQ community.

At the time, I could think of no pressing reason why this would have been the case.  Over the years, I’ve known and worked with people who were gay or lesbian but have never felt that it affected how I personally… Read more...

God’s Palette

God’s Palette

Half Air faith article

God’s Law is black and white.

Worship only God. Do not steal. Do not murder. Honor your parents. Do not commit adultery. Do not be deceitful. Honor God’s sabbath (day of rest). Avoid jealousy and greed (Exodus, Deuteronomy).

Yet throughout scripture, we find example after example of God treating these commands as though they are grey.  Over and over, we read about people who break the rules, yet appear to be left off the hook, in many cases even receiving honor and blessing.

The prostitute Rahab lied to city officials, yet she was accepted by the Israelites and … Read more...

Trash Cans Are Good . . .

Trash Cans Are Good . . .

Half Air faith article

A tie. Socks. Towels. A mop. You know, practical gifts.  Those things you can use, possibly not even live without, but they’re not exactly what you were hoping for. They’re not interesting or exciting. Sure, you might want a new vacuum for a wedding gift, but who really wants one for Christmas?

Yet practical gifts can sometimes be a big surprise.

My daughter is the master of practical gifts.  Sure, she’s given me some unique and interesting things in the past, but more often than not they are simple tools to use around the house: sliders for my small appliances; a cozi for my wife’s drinks; a trash… Read more...

Naaman, The COVID-19 Vaccine, and Faith In God

Naaman, The COVID-19 Vaccine, and Faith In God

Half Air faith article

Like everyone else, I am ready for COVID-19 to be over. My reasons, however, probably differ from most other people’s. Introverted as I am, I don’t mind the lock-downs, social distancing, and remote meetings. Masks don’t bother me. They’re just another article of clothing that offers me the opportunity to express myself while protecting others. I feel the vaccine is a no-brainer. A little discomfort and inconvenience is a small price to pay to stay healthy enough to continue to do God’s work, including caring for my wife and children. What I don’t like about COVID is all the division that has arisen… Read more...