We have just finished Holy Week, and I am still reflecting on what it all means. Resurrection Sunday morning provides some hearty food for thought, considering that the followers of Christ are promised to one day experience being resurrected with new incorruptible bodies themselves.… Continue Reading “Choosing to Trust God’s Way”
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During a long layover in an airport years ago, I experienced some unpleasant interaction with airport staff. While wandering the terminal looking for something to help pass the time, I came upon the lounge for the particular airline I was flying. My immediate thought… Continue Reading “Choosing to Not Fear Exclusivity”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Christian History, Christianity, DEI, Embrace the marginalized, Exclusive, Exclusivity, Inclusive, Inclusivity, Jesus is Lord, Jesus is the only way, King Jesus, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, love, Loving the poor, One Way, Suffering for Jesus, The Life, The Only Way, The Only Way to God, the Truth, The Way, Trust Jesus
Posted on December 18, 2023
by Jeff Herringshaw
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Christmas stirs my imagination. Not only can I endlessly ponder the significance of our eternal God becoming a full-fledged human, I am intrigued by the variety of responses in the Bible to this event: Bethlehem shepherds awestruck by an angelic light show; Nazareth residents… Continue Reading “Choosing the Original Christmas Tradition”
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We have just finished Holy Week, and I am still reflecting on what it all means. Resurrection Sunday morning provides some hearty food for thought, considering that the followers of Christ are promised to one day experience being resurrected with new incorruptible bodies themselves.… Continue Reading “Choosing a Wise King”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Donkey, Easter, Expectations for God, Faith, Good Friday, Holy Week, Hosanna, Jesus is Lord, Jesus Misunderstood, King Jesus, Maccabean, Maccabees, Messiah, Misunderstood Jesus, Palm Sunday, The Cross, Trust, Trust Jesus, War Horse
Posted on July 11, 2022
by Jeff Herringshaw
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The 4th of July has traditionally been one of the most important days for Americans to express their patriotism, loyalty, and love of country. As a kid, I vaguely understood this. Fireworks, picnics, and homemade ice cream were what I perceived and appreciated most.… Continue Reading “Choosing My Allegiance”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: 4th of July, Allegiance, choices, Commitment, Devotion, Jesus is Lord, King Jesus, Kingdom of God, Loyalties, Loyalty, Meaning, Passion, Passionate, Passions, Pledge of Allegiance, Purpose, Ruler Over All
Posted on May 9, 2022
by Jeff Herringshaw
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Most people have done things they look back upon and view as a bit wacky. “What was I thinking?” Sometimes they were done for love. Sometimes they were done to relieve boredom. Sometimes they were done for the thrill and attention. And sometimes they… Continue Reading “Choosing to Live Sensibly”
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Posted on January 18, 2021
by Jeff Herringshaw
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Most people have done things they look back upon and view as a bit wacky. “What was I thinking?” Sometimes they were done for love. Sometimes they were done to relieve boredom. Sometimes they were done for the thrill and attention. And sometimes they… Continue Reading “Choosing the Right Kind of Crazy”
Category: Daily ChoicesTags: Apostle Paul, Beliefs, Crazy, Illogical, Jesus Freak, King Jesus, Kingdom of God, Kooky, Logic, Lunacy, Misunderstood, Normal, Ridiculed, Wacky, Worldview