Friday is for Heart Songs No affliction can extinguish our joy because Christmas joy led, in the fullness of time, to resurrection rejoicing. 2 Corinthians 6:3–10 (ESV) 3 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4 but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: … More Affliction Cannot Extinguish Our Joy
Thursday is for Spiritual Formation This was the first of a three part series from two years ago. The longer I am in ministry, the more I look at the horrible things that people say about other people on Facebook and other social media, the more I think that Matt Mitchell’s book on Gossip ought … More Nourishing Cancer of the Soul
Wednesday is for Prayer This might be the next Psalm that I work on for the Poetry Project. Until I do. Here is the Jars of Clay meditation and interpretation of Psalm 27. Link here 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; . whom shall I fear? . The LORD is … More Little Known Jars of Clay Song
What does it Take to Thrive Under Pressure? Part of the Poetry Project Suggested by a Reading of Psalm 12 Read Psalm 12 “There is no strength left in the world of men.” —Elrond, in The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkein “All we get to do is decide what to do with the … More Resilience: The Ability to Thrive under Pressure
Five years ago and still a major problem in the church. He, Jesus, is the Lord, the Sovereign King of the Universe. You can’t add Him to your life like a new Christmas present. He wants to (and must) take over and reign supreme in your life. For more see: You Can’t Add Jesus to … More You Can’t Add Jesus to Your Life
Sunday Musings My friend Bill Bauer sent me this list in an email. I needed to laugh and I loved it. Sometimes, its okay to be a little silly and tickle yourself with a bit of humor and perspective. Enjoy Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase … More Sunday Chuckle: Because Sometimes Laughter is the Best Medicine
Friday is for Heart Songs No one who reads the Bible, no one one knows the history of the church, no one who is a follower of Christ can doubt that the nation needs revival. But what will it take? What might be the start of revival of real abandoned-to-Christ discipleship that is sorely needed … More Revival: Could it Happen Here?
Here’s a very short article reminding us to take the apostle’s words seriously. Bonhoeffer wrote a whole book on this issue, The Cost of Discipleship. Let’s continue the fight against “cheap grace.” Source: How to Confirm Your Call and Election | Desiring God
We forget, ignore and deny these principles and inflict great harm to the cause of reaching the world for Christ. If we are called to make disciples of all the nations, we simply have to change these patterns. For more see: What hinders rapid church multiplication? (490 words)
Sunday Afternoon Musings Zacharias, an aging and godly priest, a teacher of the law who had kept the commandments and walked in the statutes of God all his life. He is coming to the end of his active priesthood. He and Elizabeth have prayed for a child for years, but are now beyond childbearing years, and have … More Eight Days After a Nine Month Wait
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