Guitars and Theology Podcast

Why is that? And how would you help someone forgive who is having a difficult time?

The cross deals with The wrongs we have done & The wrongs done to us

This is the third chat on the theme of "What does God get out of all this?"

Some conversation about what it might mean to be a genuine gospel community.

This continues last week's message from John 15:15 where Jesus said he no longer calls us servants, but friends.

What are we saved from? What are we saved for? What does God get? "I no longer call you servants...I call you friends." (Jn 15:15)

This is a conversation we had about a theme Stan identified in his current relationship with God.

Since Bob Muncy talked about this verse the other night, I've been thinking about it more. I had a question about interpreting a verse written 2,500 years ago and got a little help from a pastor who wrote about five hundred years ago.

No greater joy (v4) Holiness (v11) Modes of communication (v13-14) Here are my full written thoughts.

A little story about a teacher's aide's response to a reading report I wrote in seminary.

Holy Spirit, we yield right now to You To love You, Lord Jesus, in everything we do Abba Father, no matter where we roam Your love is the compass that points to You, our Home You are our Home, You are our Home Only sure foundation that I have ever known Through all the storms of life we never walk alone Abba Father, You are our Home In this life we’re restless and we don’t know where we fit We dee...

No Yes So what

This chat is about facing the truth, speaking the truth, and living in the truth.

"If I could just have _____, then I'd be happy," is a common trap. God is calling us to cultivate gratitude and contentment.

Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. (1 Cor 3:1-3a)

Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. (Phil 1:1-2 NLT)

But also, Jerry Seinfeld and Ron Swanson

We miss home Appetizers and Entrees Manna vs. Matrix Aim Low Enough Trophies Ruin Art Enjoy the Pain It ain't easy The difference that makes the difference Construction Worker Jesus (Mark 6:3) Psalm 32 Sin and misery, happiness and holiness

Johnathan has been asking me for the chance to sit down and tell his story...

"What is this, a Jesus for ants!?"

When we finally grasp grace ... that's when the transformation really happens.

God actually loves me, deeply, more than I ever dared hope. I’m completely forgiven because of Jesus’ cross. God is with me and he’s never leaving. God is for me and not against me. I’m under grace, not law, so I can relax and admit the truth about myself — no matter how scary or shameful —  without fear of rejection. God loves to hear what’s on my mind and wants to chat with me about what’s...

Sometimes its helpful to hear what's prayed over people.

This is about how Jesus ALWAYS spoke in story, parable, and illustrations. (Mt 13:34)

You can go to Denny's. Wear a hat. Whatever you want. But seriously, this chat is about the wonder of life and the importance of staying awake, aware, and grateful to God for daily existence. We also tell a crazy shipwreck story in this one. Scriptures: Romans 1:21, Deuteronomy 8, Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:11, Hosea 13:6