Friday is for Studying the Word “Pore over it again and again, for everything is contained in it; look into it, grow old and gray over it, and do not depart from it, for there is no better pursuit for you than this.” —Mishnah, Pirke Avot 5:27 It’s not the word of God, but this brief … More Wonder in the Word of God
Wednesday is for Prayer (Soul searching at 3:32 AM) Read Psalm 8 Psalm 8:9 O LORD, our LORD How Majestic is your name in all the earth! _________________ Poems for Psalms Suggested by Psalm 8 Even Less Than My Enemies Thought I Was Your name is holy . is mighty . is above … More Less Even than My Enemies Thought I Was
Tuesday is for Thinking To those who think the Bible makes no difference: a note from history. Thomas Linacre (pronounced, “Lynaker”) was a British humanist and physician. During his own time, he was known more for his fluency in Latin and Greek than he was for anything else. Having studied Greek in Italy, he brought … More “Either this is not the Gospel, or we are not Christians.”
Monday is for Discussion Be careful people, of your heroes. For only One is perfect. Role models and teachers, We may elect Those who inspire and those we admire. But there is One, only One Who will never leave Never reveal a single defect Be careful people, for all your heroes. On the occasion of Robin … More Be Careful People, of Your Heroes
Sunday Afternoon Musings “The Christian idea is quite different. They think God made the universe–like a man making a picture or composing a tune. A painter isn’t a picture, and he doesn’t die if his picture is destroyed. You may say, ‘He’s put a lot of himself into it,’ but that only means that all … More “Don’t talk damned nonsense!” (C.S. Lewis)
Saturday Afternoon Musings Psalm 9 and 10 in the Massoretic text are acrostic psalms. Each two line verse begins with the next letter in the Hebrew alphabet. Translations tend to obscure the original artistry even when they are linguistically accurate and artistically pleasant. There is nothing wrong with losing the form as long as the … More Make Your Grace My Clothing
Friday Musings Harvest time is just around the corner in these parts. In more ways than one. The ministry and budget year draws to a close at our church and many churches around the country. A new school year and a new ministry year approaches, peaking over the horizon in just a few weeks. Who … More Have You thought of Yourself as a Letter from God?
Thursday is for Discipleship Understanding the gospel requires a mind shift. You must know your need. You must know your estrangement from a holy God. That is precisely the point that C.S. Lewis makes in this radio-talk-made-chapter in a book. “Now my third point. When I chose to get to my real subject in this … More “When you know you’re sick, you’ll listen to the doctor.”
“The Savior is not looking for men and women who will give their spare evening to Him–or their weekends–or their years of retirement. Rather He seeks those who will give Him first place in their lives.” –Hopkins There’s more where that came from at: Undying Allegiance.
Wednesday is for Inspiration We are saved by faith. Nothing but faith in the finished work of a mighty Savior. Our only contribution is our sin. His grace is the siren call to our heart to trust in him alone. But we know that the faith that saves is never alone. It pulls us toward him. … More Undying Allegiance
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