Update: In light of the recent revelations in the Epstein files, (Lawrence Krauss, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Steven Pinker are all implicated), I thought it might be helpful to repost this. Some time back, I was involved in a discussion with an atheist friend who tried to make the point that Christians as a group … More Why Christianity over Atheism?
Matthew 1 and Psalm 1-2 were the readings for the first day of May. Matthew 1 gives us the start of Jesus’s birth narrative and genealogy and Psalms 1-2 serve as an introduction to the great prayer-book of the nation of Israel. God promises wonderful things to the man or woman who listens to … More Wisdom Flees from Neglect
UPDATE: Terry Ivy is a cancer survivor, a husband, a father, a pastor a lover of Christ, an early “BLOG Friend”, and one who has become a dear friend and prayer warrior to me. Though we have only been together in person twice, we have been companions in heart and he is holds a cherished … More Sometimes People Hear the Gospel by Accident
Just heard the news that Paul Washer, evangelist and founder of Heart Cry Ministry, had a heart attack. He is apparently in critical condition and has been taken into surgery. If you are unfamiliar with his ministry, here is a video of the message that launched his ministry into a larger worldwide impact. The message was … More Pray for Paul Washer
One year ago I posted this around Easter time. It is still challenging my heart with the greatness of grace. Source: How “Costly Grace” is Cheapened
Cultivating humility is a constant battle. It is also a constant need. God’s word is a great tool to help the process Sleep is over-rated. One hour, and then toss, switch sides, too hot, toilet, a thousand thoughts, turn them into prayers, what was that sound? more thoughts, more prayers, … Source: The King and a … More The King and a Blade of Dry Grass (a meditation)
“If religious books are not widely circulated among the masses in this country, I do not know what is going to become of us as a nation. If truth be not diffused, . error will be; if God and His Word are not known and received, . the devil and his works … More Great Quotes — Daniel Webster
Wednesday is for Prayer I once met a man who collected the names of former pastors who had destroyed their own ministry and marriages by sexual or financial misconduct or relational abuse of power.… Source: Holiness and the Mega-Church
Tuesday is for Thinking Athletes are different. Exercise, strenuous exercise is a driving passion in their lives. They love it. And whether they are elite athletes being paid high sums of money or … Source: Five Things Athletes Know that Christians Don’t
Discipleship as parenting and parenting as discipleship. This post is five years old but I am continually challenged to work more of this pattern into all of my dealings with people. Musings on Discipleship I am convinced that Jesus’ pattern with his disciples was Hebraic in pattern. That is, the way that he taught his … More Lessons from Jewish Fathers for Christian Fathers and Pastors
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