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His cam catches the good, too

Social media went crazy when a concert’s “Kiss Cam” exposed the hidden sin of two people. Yet, there was “nothing hidden from His sight” at all (Heb. 4:13). It is easy to think about all of the “bad stuff” that we do that God sees. But, remember, that’s not all that God sees. God’s cam catches us doing good and doing right, too. Focus on the…

His cam

Much has been made about what the “Kiss Cam” at a concert caught. Many lives have been changed dramatically since that 3-second clip went viral. Many jokes have been made about that man and woman. Yet, the sad reality is that the sin that was caught on camera had already been going on for some time, and it is symptomatic of the prevailing immorality all…

What “uniform” are you wearing?

I don’t like using the word “uniform” in this way, but consider it for a moment in a limited application of thought. When the UPS delivery guy drops off your latest Amazon package, he’s usually wearing his brown uniform. When you visit Chick-Fil-A for your Frosted Lemonade, the “It’s-my-pleasure” nice person handing your drink to you is usually wearing the red uniform shirt. Many uniforms…

Kicking back only hurts yourself

Jesus said something to Saul on the road to Damascus that is rich with application for us today. Saul was persecuting Christians but then met Jesus Himself. His conscience must have been pricking him, for Jesus said, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads” (Acts 26:14). A goad was a sharp stick used to prod cattle while plowing. Pricking them in the back…

Who’s on first?

As a kid, I loved watching (or listening to) Abbott and Costello – their movies, TV show or just catching one of their bits. Of course, they were most famous for their signature routine, “Who’s on First?” There’s no telling how many times I’ve heard that bit, but definitely enough to quote it line-for-line right along with them. Is there anything like that in your…

He never got to…but he did!

Children are a blessing from the Lord (cf. Psa. 127:3). Not everyone sees that. Special needs children especially are a blessing from the Lord. But, not everyone sees that either. Sometimes we may look at a special needs child or we may grieve the untimely death of a child, and we may lament that, “He never got to grow up like other kids. She never got to…

When the cat’s away

You’ve heard it before. “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” The saying has often been used to describe the behavior of certain individuals when they know that they are not being watched and no one else is around to see them.  This is a dangerous philosophy for Christians to live by, and the Bible warns about such. Slaves, for example, might have been…

Feed your soul on sound doctrine

If you ate fruits and vegetables and had a steady diet of nutrient-rich foods, BUT you dabbled in a little rat poison every once in a while, how do you think that would work out for you? It would lead to your demise, no matter what healthy foods you ate.  Do you know this applies in the spiritual realm, as well? As a little…