Reading with the Pastor John 3, and 1 John 1, and Psalm 143 Last night was a long night. I went to bed early because I had an appointment for breakfast. But it turned out that the Sandman was not visiting the Schoenleber household. I tossed and turned, watched the clock climb through the hours with … More When Sleeplessness is a Blessing
Weekend Musings My bride was reminded of a message I preached recently by this devotion today. If you are a pastor, it is always great to know your wife is listening to your messages! The fact is, if I have any impact in the world at all, it is largely a part of my bride’s … More Learning How to Ponder a Thought
Thursday is for Discipleship “I do not know when I am more perfectly happy than when I am weeping for sin at the foot of the cross.” —C. H. Spurgeon The quote is from a message number 3272 in the collected sermons of Spurgeon and is titled, “How to Become Full of Joy.” The message … More How Sorrow’s Tears Produce Joy
Friday is for Heart Songs I don’t know where I got it. I don’t know who compiled it. I only know it is exactly what it says it is, “a handy little chart.” HANDY LITTLE CHART God has a positive answer: YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES You say: “It’s impossible” God says: All things … More “A Handy Little Chart of Truth”
Thursday is for Discipleship Have you ever noticed that some Christians are annoying? Of course you have. Have you ever noticed that sometimes you are that annoying Christian? I hope you have. I used to tell people (jokingly) in our church that we purposefully put one annoying believer in every small group, just to give … More Bonhoeffer’s Take on Christian Unity
Meditating on 1 John 1 John 1:8-10 (ESV) 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have … More The Transformative Greatness of Forgiveness
Discipleship is Easy Even When It’s Hard “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8) “The heart,” said the prophet Jeremiah “is desperately sick no one can comprehend it.” (Jer. 17:9) Which is why when a brother or sister confronts us with what … More Humans with the Heart of a Cockroach
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