Something to Think About David had some tremendous highs in his walk with God. He also had some frightening lows. As I have studied in the life of David I have been motivated as never before to live a godly life. One of the chief motivators for me is very simple, FEAR. I don’t want … More Something to Think About from the Life of David
Reading in Psalm 119 and these thoughts for applications came to mind: In particular Psalm 119:129-136. Eight Things to Pray for New Disciples That they would know the wonder of the word of God and delight in obedience. (vs. 129) …………“Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.” … More 8 Things to Pray for New Believers
It was on this date that the United States boldly stepped into the dark and called it light. In the name of “privacy” and “rights” and “reproductive freedom” and “my body my own” and “every baby a wanted baby” we began to kill the future. Nice sounding words that act like drugs in our culture … More January 23 A Day of Darkness
Excerpts Quotes and Comments Commenting on the early disciples arguing over which one of them was greatest in the Kingdom of God. “We know who it is that sows this thought in the Christian community. But perhaps we do not bear in mind enough that no Christian community ever comes together without this thought immediately … More Life Together (Bonhoeffer’s Meditations on Community)
You will hear it on TV talk shows. You will hear it from pulpits. You will hear it from counselors trying to help people move on from a bad decision in life. Mom’s will say it to sons who are feeling guilty and dad’s will say it to daughters who have disappointed themselves in some … More Stop Telling People to Forgive Themselves
Wonderful discussion tonight led by our worship pastor over Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. I was reminded again of this particular quote/suggestion. Our teacher for the evening asked a good question? “How can we give God the first and last word of the day?” The question got me thinking as I drove home from the discussion. So, … More Bonhoeffer on Beginning and Ending the Day
While Researching and Studying Psalm 100, Found This . . . “Of late philosophy has laboured hard to prove that all things have been developed from atoms, or have, in other words, made themselves: if this theory shall ever find believers, there will certainly remain no reason for accusing the superstitious of credulity, for the … More Spurgeon Saw Our Woke Culture’s Origins
Because there is a grandeur to God there should be a happy joy in our response. That is what the 100th Psalm is all about. The great preacher C. H. Spurgeon, commented on the 100th psalm, saying: “Our happy God should be worshipped by a happy people. . . . ….Never will the world be … More A Love that Endures Forever (Psalm 100)
A Call for Prayer: Please Pray for Me
I was coming back from an early morning breakfast appointment with a local Christian leader. Accelerating into traffic, I looked up and saw a billboard with 6 words, 2 sentences, 1 sign of an imploding culture in two foot high letters. Life is Short. Get a Divorce. Really? This is the best or first solution … More 6 Words: Signs of an Imploding Culture
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