Spiritual Formation People are God’s Therapy 25 Feb 201525 Feb 2015 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed…
Books… The Sweet Harmony of Christ 24 Feb 201524 Feb 2015 Tuesdays with Edwards! If there was a central question that weighed heavily on the mind of Jonathan Edwards throughout his career it was this: what does the God-centered life look…
Faith… Faith, Fear, Failure, Favor: Part 3 23 Feb 201523 Feb 2015 How do you fight anxiety? The root of anxiety is a lack of trust in God's desire and ability to care for you. Getting free from anxiety means learning to…
Faith… Faith, Fear, Failure, Favor: Part 1 21 Feb 201521 Feb 2015 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and…
Spiritual Formation Lessons from Roof Raking 18 Feb 201518 Feb 2015 I have discovered this principle of life–that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God's law with all my heart. But…
Books… Like Rain upon Mowed Grass 17 Feb 201517 Feb 2015 Tuesdays with Edwards! On a communion Sunday in January of 1740 Edwards preached this sermon on Psalm 72:6 (KJV), He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass.…
Christian Living… Salty Grace 16 Feb 201516 Feb 2015 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to…
Discipleship… You Can’t Really Disciple People without Loving Them 12 Feb 201512 Feb 2015 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the…
Family Anniversary (But Not the Kind You Like) 6 Feb 20156 Feb 2015 One year ago today my daughter Anna was admitted to the hospital. Not because of a physical illness or need for surgery, but because of depression, suicidal ideation, and cutting.…
Grace… Clearly Forgiven But Still Not Clear 26 Jan 201526 Jan 2015 A good friend of mine sent me this great video I that want to share with you. http://youtu.be/9oTLKzoWyqk What a great illustration of our need for God's forgiveness and how…