discipleship
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants May 6, 2026
This resprouter caught my eye. It’s a tree that’s growing directly on the stump of an older tree that’s been logged. Trees like this are literally standing on the shoulders of giants. From the very earliest days of the church, we’ve been standing on the shoulders of Giants. Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna and Papias of Hierapolis all had close ties to John the Apostle....
Spread of the Gospel
I was contemplating the spread of the gospel this morning when I saw a dandelion puffball. I thought it made for a great illustration. We see dandelions everywhere, but they aren’t a native plant. They were brought from Europe as a kitchen garden plant. They grow well even in poor soils, and thanks to those seed heads, they propagate well. You can eat the leaves,...
What’s your favorite book of the Bible?
What’s your favorite book, character or story from the Bible?
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant
Time is flying by, and that has me in a reflective mood this morning. Looking forward to hearing “well done good and faithful servant”.
Called to right beliefs and right living
There isn’t a church group or a Christian alive who hasn’t got at least some part of the picture wrong. Still we are called to both right beliefs and right living
In the Smithy’s Hands – the Joy in being Reshaped by God
The trials and tribulations serve a purpose.