Calling and Passion. We often see them side by side in the lives of those whose make a real difference in bringing the good news of Christ to the world. But often, we make the mistake of thinking that such a life of blessing comes with 24-hour joy, 365 days a year. It is not … More Calling and Passion (and Crushing) Companions in Gospel Advance
This is a follow-up to my two posts on why neither former President Trump nor present President Biden are suitable candidates for president. Perhaps you have heard the story of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz summing up what the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion told her about their lacks. “Now, let me … More I Hope You Vote This Year with Tears in Your Eyes
I don’t want to write this post. Just like I didn’t want to write last Friday’s post on why President Trump is a Poor Candidate for President (Link here). (By the way, that post drew considerable pushback from a few of my brothers and sisters in Christ. One thought I was unfair to Trump and … More Nine Biblical Reasons Why President Biden is a Poor Candidate for President
Today, worn out from two very physical days, I declined to go to church, opting for an impromptu day of rest. Stephnie said the service was wonderful and I am looking forward to hearing the message when it is posted online. In my reading, I picked up a book written 80 years ago, which opened … More A Remarkable Story from the Civil War
“For worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; the nourishment of mind with His truth; the purifying of imagination by His beauty; the opening of the heart to His love; the surrender of will to His purpose—and all of this gathered up in … More Thoughts on Worship
I have been an admirer of Peter Williams scholarship and communication ability for some time. (There is at least one video of his up on the ChosenRebel Blog that gives testimony to both.) Recently, I started reading his 2018 book on the reliability of the gospels. It does not disappoint. Here’s a brief quote from … More History and Christ: Can We Trust the Gospels?
Sunday Afternoon MusingsSometimes, Weeping is Unstoppable. We had Easter again this Sunday. Our pastor lost a sister to sickle-cell disease this past week. But heaven gained a new citizen. Kai loved Jesus and so the family rejoices in the midst of their grief just like my family did when we lost my sister in January. … More Holy Forever
Protect the Warmth of Your Heart Left to its own, all heat is always dissipating, becoming tepid and cold. Hearts too, follow the physics of nature in the spiritual atmosphere of the soul. Unless the fires of our love for God are tended faithfully, the heart grows tepid and cold. This certainly is why the … More Protect the Warmth of Your Heart
Wednesday is for Political Controversy I don’t want to write this post. Despite the fact that I wrote a book with the title Picking a President or Any Other Elected Official, I’m not a really political person. I’m a registered Independent. Have been all my life. I wish all Christians were registered Independents. I don’t … More Nine Biblical Reasons to Reject Donald Trump as a Candidate for President
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