Sunday Afternoon Musings “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification [holiness] without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, NASV) The word ‘pursue’ implies a purposeful effort, a diligence that persists in a certain direction. In this case two things are to be the focus of our pursuing energies: peace with all men … More Pursuing Peace and Holiness
We do not love a man or a woman the way God wants us to love him (or her) until we are willing to love him enough to risk his ire by telling him the truth. “Human love is directed to the other person for his own sake, spiritual love loves him for Christ’s sake.” … More Loving People Enough to be Hated
Sabbatum Sanctum or “Holy Saturday” is the day between the horrors of the crucifixion and the wonders and glories of the resurrection. via The Silent Saturday Between Horror and Glory.
Wednesday is for Prayer My wife sent me this devotional for a day when I was too busy to write for the blog but wanted to encourage people from the word. It come from Walking with God Day by Day © 2003 by the Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Crossway Books, a … More Praying Through Trials with the Words of Christ
Picked this up from Adrian Warnock’s blog. He and group of Brits are currently working on a documentary on the the life and ministry of C.H. Spurgeon. I had known a number of anecdotal stories on Spurgeon and the prayer that went on at the Metropolitan Tabernacle during his pastorate but this quote was new … More Is Your Pastor a Poor Preacher? Pray for Him.
Friday is for Heart Songs Here’s a simple idea stimulated by an old friend from our days in California. During a typical month in these United States, we have various times when we are out in public, sitting, and waiting. the doctor’s office the dentist office the Jiffy Lube waiting room the car-dealer’s service waiting … More Using “Wait Time” for the Gospel Good of Our Neighbors
Updated and reposted 4/17/13 The following is from Kairos Journal. Two of the examples are from Australia and England but don’t let that fool you. These issues are on the doorstep of our own politically correct culture. Just heard today that New Zealand became the thirteenth country to legalize same-sex marriage. My friend Justin Kuek … More Drifting Toward Insanity, Tyranny, and Destruction: The USA
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Tuesday is for Preaching A Message Outline for 2 Samuel 11 Message Title: Spiritual Bankruptcy is Not as Far Away as You Think ( I like titles that hint at application. ) Three Points: (Usually narrative passages don’t lend themselves to this kind of linear outline but this one…
A collection of links and perspective I wish every reader of my blog could interact with. Redefining Who a Christian Is, Biblically of Course.
A Case Study in Church Discipline Leaving for a week of vacation in South Carolina with my brother Karl and his wife Dawn. Stephnie and I are looking forward to spending time together with two of our favorite people in all the world. We haven’t had a week off in some time and for the … More Church Discipline: A Case Study
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