Can I tell you a story? You’re still reading so I am guessing the answer is “Yes”. About 31 years ago I met a kid down the street. We were Maverick and Iceman, we were GI Joe’s, we were the Street Bike Gang, we were Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth. We came from different homes, different backgrounds, different trajectories, but here we are. Let me … Continue reading Battle for Souls- It Is Finished
To start at the beginning of this series, click here Genesis 10 6 The sons of Ham were Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. 7 The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan. 8 Cush was the father of Nimrod; he began to be a valiant warrior on the earth. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the Lord. (That is why it … Continue reading Noah’s Sons Part 3: Ham
To start at the beginning of this series, click here Genesis 10 1 These are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood. 2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 3 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. 4 The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. 5 From these the coastland peoples spread in their lands, … Continue reading Noah’s Sons Part 2: Japheth
This series will be covering the path of the three sons of Noah. I want to give a shout out to Johnny Tatum for leading the way for me on this one and getting me thinking on these chapters of Genesis. I hope you, too, will glean as much as you can out to this series and hopefully walk away with a better appreciation for … Continue reading Noah’s Sons Part 1
In many faiths, there is an idea that I must present myself clean before my god. But as we know from Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of God’s holiness. This means that none of us are qualified to enter into the presence of our God. But if we read the Bible carefully we see God does something no other gods do. “Here … Continue reading The Ultimate Scapegoat
My buddy Derek Maffett wrote and performed this poem entitled Joy. We have been looking through some history, culture and scripture regarding the Nativity and birth of Jesus the Christ during this series. I wonder if you truly understand what Christmas really means. And no, by now, we surely know that it’s not about Santa Claus or presents. But what does a newborn baby have … Continue reading The Recklessness of Christmas
It’s not usually a text we discuss during the advent/Christmas season, but let’s look at Genesis 1. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the surface of the watery deep, but the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water. God said, “Let there be light.” And … Continue reading The Miracle of Christmas
It is inescapable during the advent/Christmas season to think about Jesus being born a little baby and being laid in a manger. But for a moment I’d like to zoom out and discuss the broader subject of Jesus. He was prophesied to come, be born to a virgin, in Bethlehem, etc. He is the incarnation, or the putting into flesh the existence of God. He … Continue reading Born to Live, Born to Die, Born to Save
An involved siege on a fortified castle is not something you associate with Christmas. But I ask you to go on a quick journey with me. “When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the … Continue reading The Christmas Assault
In a post from a few years ago (https://bradflack.com/2017/04/29/candles-prayers-and-motions/) I wrote about the subtle and simple lies that Satan weaves into our traditions, our conversations, our lives. I think because of the gravity of Christmas, he is always working double time during this season. Would you now help me as I figuratively “flesh out” or work out some of my own thoughts and emotions as … Continue reading The Christmas Lie
