Worship in the Genealogies (A Christmas Meditation)

December 08, 2017 by Joel Burns in meditations, Christmas

In the spirit of the Christmas season and the celebration of the Incarnation, I would love to offer just a few observations on those most beloved and highly regarded parts of the Bible…

…the GENEALOIGES. (Insert preferred indication of sarcasm here.)

But, in all seriousness, they’re in there for a reason and once we see even a few of the reasons why, we might come to understand and appreciate and celebrate them just as meaningfully as we do the other parts of the Scriptures.

The Unmoved Mover

November 16, 2017 by Joel Burns in meditations, God

God didn’t just make the universe. God is holding the universe together. Every moment of every single day, we exist because God wants us to.

Thoughts & Opinions

November 13, 2017 by Joel Burns in meditations

If what we have to say isn’t worth even being heard, why are we so intent on saying it?

Don't Outthink the Bible

November 10, 2017 by Joel Burns in meditations

If God Almighty had wanted our opinion in regards to what He wanted to inscribe for all time into His Word, He would’ve asked. He didn’t. Hold the Word high in your esteem, my friends. You do yourself and the people around you absolutely no favors when you attempt to improve it.

Joy - a primer

November 06, 2017 by Joel Burns in meditations, definitions

Christ wanted for His disciples and wants for us a fullness of joy – a joy rooted in Him, able to withstand the most intense onslaughts the dominion of the enemy can bring to bear upon it, and lasting long beyond the length of our lives and into eternity.

But what is joy? I mean, what is it, exactly?