Fleshing Out the Word offers a varied series of devotional articles.

Some are really short, some are really long, but all are just right

They are not your typical thoughts on aspects of walking out God's Word in the practical Christian life.

Some were originally written for a monthly men's newsletter. Others were written for an online e-zine. All were written with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Enjoy!

 

Faith is a hot topic. A hot potato topic!

Everyone wants to have faith, and they want to have it their way. It's a nice thought but not a viable reality. So, you may not care for the writing in this section. I thought I'd better tell you that right up front.

I do not believe that there are many paths to heaven, or that God is just another "higher power" among many. That's not what my experience has revealed, nor is it what the Bible has affirmed.

If you want to accuse me of being "exclusive" as opposed to "inclusive" that's fine. I am. (But please note that exclusive is not a synonym for intolerant.)

The pieces here address matters of faith from a thoroughly evangelical, biblical, fundamentalist, holy roller, shout hallelujah, washed in the blood perspective.

I believe in one God and that the only way to connect with Him is through a personal, transforming relationship with His son, Jesus. That's it in a nutshell. You don’t have to like or agree with any of this. That is your choice. But it is not mine.

Having said that, feel free to read these offerings, but if they or my faith annoy you, don’t bother railing on me. Just go on your way and I'll continue on mine.

Writers that have influenced the nuances of my faith include, foremost, Francis Schaeffer, as well as Paul the Apostle, Charles Colson, Philip Yancey, Dietrich Bonheoffer, J. B. Phillips, Richard Foster, Frederick Buechner, and dozens upon dozens of others.

Whether you are of the same mind about faith as me or not, I hope you enjoy what's here and that you are blessed by them.