I made a mistake the other day. My wife and I bought some clear containers from Bed Bath & Beyond for storing our dry goods (we like consistency). I pulled out the container storing the Quaker Oats, but found it empty. Luckily we had just made our monthly Costco trip so there were two 50lbs […]
100%, 100% of the Time
I often pray specifically for God to use my words and deeds to glorify Him. Doing so reminds me that I have an opportunity to either glorify God or myself at any given moment. These are mutually exclusive decisions. I can’t bring glory to myself and God at the same time (Matthew 6:24). I have […]
Worship: A Reaction or Action?
Have you ever considered that worship music may be more of a reaction as opposed to an action? We sing songs because it’s part of what we were made to do in Christ Jesus, not because of anything that we’ve done. God sent Jesus so that we could worship Him (i.e. give Him glory) through […]
In the Highs, In the Lows; You Are There
Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying screamed, “The only constant is change. Nothing remains the same.” I agree. Life is crazy unpredictable and rarely pans out the way that we plan. However, I have found that there is another constant in life; the presence and goodness of God. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 considers how there is […]
Hitler Could Be In Heaven…
Hitler could be in Heaven. I can already see your eyes enlarge as you say, “Tobi, have you lost your mind?!” Well, I can’t hear you (unless you call me) and am not any crazier than usual but just to show that I’m serious (and for giggles), I’ll say it again: Hitler could be in […]