Ninas Family Missional Life

     I have often wondered what our conversations would be like if they mirrored how we quote Scripture.   May I give an example?                                 Daughter:   Can I go?                                 Mother:        No! Seems a bit silly doesn't it.  However, I have often seen believers pull out parts of verses and fling them like "Holy Hand Grenades" or "ballons of blessed balm" with no context or understanding of what they are using.      I have found in my study of Scripture, especially in Paul's writings, that there are patterns.  And if we pull a part of a verse from context because it fits the situation, we may be leaving out something important.  I heard you ask for some examples, and I have a couple if you will oblige me.  I will be using the English Standard Version.      First lets visit Romans 13:14.  Here is Romans 14:10-13 for context:               10   Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of

Are your parents still living?   If I gave you a test on their life, would you be able to make a passing grade?  Are there questions you wish you had asked your parents, but it is too late because they have gone on to heaven.  I came to the realization a long time ago that I did not want to pass on to my long home with my son and daughter having questions.  I wish I could say I took my own advice before my parents passed away, but I can't.  I can tell you a lot about my step-father, but could sum up what I know about my father, Harry Ninas, in about 5 minutes.  So I have three books to recommend for you.   If your parents are still alive, you will need a copy for them and one for you.  Intrigued??     I will put lin      My first and second recommendations are " A Father's Legacy: Your Life Story in Your Own Words " , and " A Mother's Legacy: Your Life Story in Own Words ."     Each of these is a series  of questions  that  you answer about your li

              You might remember a while back there was a big movement called WWJD-W hat W ould J esus D o.    There were bracelets, a WWJD Bible, pin on buttons, and I am sure WWJD socks somewhere.  There are always Christian curmudgeons who gripe, grumble  and pontificate at anything they think is new.   As one curmudgeon told me, “What would Jesus do is a stupid question, because He is God and we aren’t!”    You will have to imagine the scowl that came with this statement.   If you know anything about deductive reasoning, you know that if any part of a statement is false the entire statement is logically false.   I will let you apply that logic to the statement by the curmudgeon.   I know, you want the destination and not journey.   Hold your water, I am getting there!!!               As a teacher I have an opportunity to aide in the education and training of new teachers by having interns and student teachers in my classroom.    This past fall I had the opportunity to host so