Going Deeper… The Problem of Assuming the Worst 2 Aug 2016 Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for, that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut…
Grace… “With Friends Like You Who Needs Enemies?” 31 Jul 2016 When we read the story of Job we often think Satan's attacks on Job centered around the loss of his money, possessions, children, and health. Upon further reflection I would…
Faith… Learning Contentment 24 Jul 2016 As many of you regular readers know, I have been learning that in life God teaches us 2 lessons: You are not enough. In Jesus you will always have enough.…
Books… To Avoid Restless Anxiety About the Future. 28 Jun 2016 The crosses which we make for ourselves by a restless anxiety as to the future, are not crosses which come from God. We tempt Him by our false wisdom, wishing…
Going Deeper… Cornered by Grace 27 Jun 201627 Jul 2016 Do you remember in the movie, The Two Towers when we first meet Frodo and Sam? They are miserable and lost, stuck in the outskirts of Mordor. They knew what…
Forgiveness The Forgiveness of Sins 13 Jun 2016 I was recently asked to be part of a sermon series on the Apostles Creed at a local church regarding the line "the forgiveness of sins." Below is the message.…
Books… The Circumcision of the Heart 29 Apr 2016 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 40: The Circumcision of the Heart Our eagerness to serve others often arises from mere natural generosity instead of a real Christian love. Sometimes, serving others…
Books… God Speaks More Effectually in the Soul Than to It 22 Apr 2016 It's Fenelon Friday! LETTER 39: God Speaks More Effectually in the Soul Than to It Nothing gives me more satisfaction to see you living so simply and peacefully. Simplicity brings…
Grace… God Often Brings Answers Prayers for His Help by Bringing People for Us to Give Help To. 7 Apr 2016 the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'" (Acts 20:35, NIV). I have not been posting much lately because I have been focusing my…
Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth. 