Jay Sampson Christian Blog and Commentary Archives

Having protection for battle is of no use if it's not worn.

How does democratic government relate to the governing of the Kingdom?

How to respond when we're "too easily pleased"

When wanting to be seen reveals what is not seen

Lessons learned while not enjoying lawn work

Defense by deflection postpones the glory of grace

How being dead to rights can lead us to life in grace.

What to do when you lose sight of your guide on the quest to understand Truth

Lessons learned in a pile of what I almost finished

How kids let us know that we might be trying too hard...

Wisdom that comes THROUGH pain, not despite it

Of Many Voices Singing One Song

When God hits short-hops

When discipline hits it's mark but the target moves

There are no overnight successes in Spiritual maturity

When God answers far more than we thought we asked

When "because I said so" is great news.

We are gloriously not in control, and there is always so much more going on than we realize.

God is really good with parables. Go figure...

There seem to be two predominant schools of thought when it comes to how God is active in our spiritual lives, and the core of the difference is who is central in the story - us or Him.