People, not Problems

People, not Problems

The community saw the beggar’s problem, but Jesus saw him.============================ ScriptureJohn 9:1,81 – As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.8 – The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar were saying, “Is this not the...
Who, not Where

Who, not Where

Jesus didn’t stand on the foundation of his birthplace, his family’s reputation, his social status, or his community connections. He stood on the certainty that he had been sent by the Father, to perform a very specific mission. ========================...
SAMBA and ExFAT Issues

SAMBA and ExFAT Issues

Leaving this as a note to posterity, and possibly to save my own sanity at some future date. TLDR: Don’t host SAMBA shares on an ExFAT volume. At the church which I now pastor (wait…when did that happen?!), we use an RPi4 to host a few simple server...
Mercy Wins

Mercy Wins

When I remember the depth of God’s grace toward me, how could I ever hold a grudge against someone for the small ways that they have wronged me? His grace has triumphed over judgement in my own life–and grace still triumphs over judgement, as I let His...
Proven Faith

Proven Faith

The strength of my faith is revealed not when I get what I want–but rather when I trust God even though the situation looks hopeless. ============= ScriptureHebrews 11:13″These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen...