Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus recently legally changed her name to Miley Cyrus. (She was born Destiny Hope Cyrus.) Names are important. Calling someone by name demonstrates respect, even love, for that person. On the other hand, calling someone by a degrading nickname can be hurtful. Fortunately we serve a God who knows and calls each of us by name. This week LinC looks at names and how God desires a personal relationship with every person God has created. Key Scriptures: Genesis 32:22-32; Isaiah 43:1; 45:1-13; John 20:11-18. The tax deadline is upon us. This is the time of year when we "render unto Caesar" what belongs to Caesar (or, if we have rendered too much, the time of year when we receive a nice check in the mail). Tax time is a great opportunity to talk about Christian citizenship. Next week LinC looks at ways we can be faithful citizens of God's eternal kingdom while living in "human kingdoms" here on earth.
