Going Deeper… Why Won’t God Just Take This Away? 6 Jan 2016 For the director of music. A psalm of David. How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I…
Books… False Positive 8—That Comforts and Joys Seem to Follow Awakenings and Convictions of Conscience, in a Certain Order. Part 4. 5 Jan 2016 Tuesdays with Edwards! A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is one of Edwards' most widely read and influential works, and has come to be viewed as a classic in Christian literature;…
Prayer God’s Gracious Invitation (A Prayer). 3 Jan 2016 Father, You know our hearts and minds. You know how sinful and selfish we have been, both publically and privately. Yet You all to us in Isaiah 1:18 (NIV), "Come…
What I've Been Learning Seasons 1 Jan 2016 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV). Only two things don't change: God and change.—Dr. Steve Brown Every pastor…
Books… Yup 30 Dec 2015 This would lead to a lot more humility and grace... not to mention a lot less pride and criticism.
Marriage 25 29 Dec 2015 I was expecting a wintery mix of rain and snow today, but when I looked out the window this morning there was about 4 inches of wet snow on the…
Prayer Thanks, Hope, and Trust (A Prayer for the New Year) 27 Dec 2015 Our Gracious Father, As we come to the end of another year we thank You for the blessings You gave in it: for family and friends, the fellowship with our…
Sovereignty… What I’ve Been Learning about Romans 8:28. 21 Dec 2015 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). This is…
Grace… The Beauty of Grace (A Christmas Prayer) 20 Dec 2015 Father, Christmas puts Your grace front and center. We see the humility of it in how quietly it came, in the simple, plain, and common way Jesus entered the world.…
Quotes… In the Words of that Eminent Christian Saint, Wally: “Just a Thought.” 19 Dec 201519 Dec 2015 While I am not at all positive the maker of this mime was attempting to articulate a Christian truth, it is nonetheless and worth thinking on. At least it has…