I made a mistake this morning. I picked up Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, and read the first sentence, then I read the first paragraph and before I knew it, I was two chapters in and now I am hopelessly committed to reading the book again, for the fifth time. Don’t be too impressed. The chapters are … More Confession: I’m Addicted
If you are wearing out Bibles, praise God for your healthy soul. If you are NOT wearing out Bibles, remember that “we live by every word that issues from the mouth of God.” (cf. Proverbs 30:5, Matthew 4:4; Luke 19:48) What the Old Testament said: Proverbs 30:5. Every word of God is tested; He is a … More If You are Wearing Out Bibles
I once heard a man say that writing a novel was much easier than writing a short story. In a short story, every word must do the work of many. “The work of writing a novel is writing many words, throwing them down on the paper and hoping that some of them stick.” If such … More An Invitation to See
A Mid-Day Prayer for Revival “Lord, would You help us to see ourselves aright? Would You remove the scales from our souls so that we see with clarity and purpose? Would You destroy our arguments against Your will? Would You cut through all our excuses? Would You bring forth such tears as would float us … More Praying for the Nation on a Wednesday Afternoon
Sunday Evening Musings Erwin Lutzer has a new book on prayer. Everything Dr. Lutzer writes is worth reading and I envy those of you who are getting your first introduction to his clear and clever pen. The opening paragraph is an old saw but it is still worth passing on. “A tavern was being built … More Evidence Christians Don’t Believe in Prayer?
Sunday Afternoon Musings I am rereading a number of James Warwick Montgomery books, currently working through The Law Above the Law. First published by Bethany Fellowship, Inc. in 1975, it is one of over 60 books in 7 different languages by the iconic man of letters. It is a priscient read. It is also sobering. … More The Law Above the Law
Many years ago, a friend challenged me to examine “how the Apostle Paul introduces faithful servants to other faithful servants.” It was an intriguing thought and a good study and ever since, I have loved to recommend faithful leaders to one another in the hope of expanding the ministry of each and encouraging the hearts … More Introducing One Servant to Another
Sunday Afternoon Musing Sabbath Week of Repentance Day 1 Sunday Prayer of Confession to the King Holy Lord, I am aware of my unholiness You are great and greatly to be praised And yet my heart is often dull and unmoved. How is that possible? How is it possible for my heart to be aware … More We Never Graduate from the Need to Repent
A Mid-Day Prayer for Revival “Lord, we are broken. Our hearts are so fickle and unresponsive to You. We react to every political and social interaction and change with angry fits, gossip and anxiety. We panic at nightly news, or economic news, or health news. even the weather, Lord,but are … More A Mid-Day Prayer for a Divided Nation
Who is God according to Nahum? I love reading the Bible with questions. Today I had some time sitting in Panera by myself because an appointment had to cancel due to a family health emergency. So I pulled out my Bible and started reading Nahum with one question: What does Nahum tell about God? Here’s … More The Knower of Those Who are His
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