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…
Books… Absolute Trust Is the Shortest Road to God 18 Dec 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 26: Absolute Trust Is the Shortest Road to God I have no doubt that God considers you to be one of His friends; otherwise He would…
Grace… Being the Lord’s Anointed 18 Dec 2015 In yesterday's post we looked at 1 Samuel 24 where David models Jesus' command to love our enemies and do good to them in his sparing of Saul. Just as…
Prayer We Come Before You (A Sunday Morning Prayer) 6 Dec 2015 Father, We come before You in awe and wonder. For we can see that Your power is limitless, Your wisdom far beyond our reach, Your righteousness is faultless, and Your…
Books… Only Imperfection Is Intolerant of Imperfection 4 Dec 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 24: Only Imperfection Is Intolerant of Imperfection It seems to me that you need to be a little more big-hearted about the imperfection of other people.…
Books… False Positive 7—That People Have Religious Affections of Many Kinds. 1 Dec 20151 Dec 2015 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;…
Books… The Fear of Death Is Not Taken Away by Our Own Courage But by the Grace of God 20 Nov 201520 Nov 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 22: The Fear of Death Is Not Taken Away by Our Own Courage But by the Grace of God I am not surprised in the least…
Books… The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love 13 Nov 201513 Nov 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 21: The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love It has been a long time since I've written to you, but let me assure you…
What I've Been Learning Our Witness Should Attract People, not Attack People 10 Nov 201510 Nov 2015 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. But I did not believe these things until I…