“We have this treasure in earthen vessels…” 2 Corinthians 4:7

This phrase – Mind the Gap – was first introduced in 1968 in the United Kingdom in the London underground. As the train stops there is a gap between the platform and the train. If the passengers do not watch their step, the gap can be perilous and result in injury. FUN FACT: America adopted this warning and changed it to “watch your step.” I have never been on the train in London or even the New York subway. I have, however, hit gaps in the pavement or at work and fallen or skinned up my favorite heels. One day I had an important meeting with a group of executives at work. As I prepared that morning, I put on my double-breasted black suit, black & white striped silk blouse and a brand-new pair of black pumps. On a side note, I wouldn’t have normally worn the new shoes to work, because I am notorious for skinning heels. So off I headed to the meeting, just as I boarded the elevator, my heel slipped into the gap between the platform and the floor of the elevator. That heel got peel...

 "Whatever you do, find the God centered, Christ exalting, Bible saturated passion of your life, and find your way to say it and live for it and die for it." John Piper, "Don't Waste Your Life" All-in - sounds simple enough. According to Merriam Webster, all-in means "fully committed to something." In this watered down world, all-in has become a mere shadow of itself. To most well-intentioned, self-professing Christians, it can mean pray when absolutely necessary, go to church on the major holidays, attend events where there is food, fun, and free give aways, etc. Get the picture? Serving God has become a highly superficial, concert going experience...no commitment required. We are children of the most high God - the one who spoke heaven and earth into existence. The one who put the stars in place and designed each plant and flower with elaborate precision. This same God designed a magnificent, intricate Plan B, just in case Adam and Eve made a mess o...