A Monday Musings The gospel is a proclamation, not a sales pitch. Jesus called people to repent and believe. And he commissioned us to do the same. Some will, and sadly, some will not. I have been reflecting on this for a couple of days (honestly, for years) but recently two different authors have fueled my … More The Gospel is a Proclamation, Not a Sales Pitch.
Wednesday is for Thinking Much of the best progress in the Christian life involves finding new opportunities to be humble and to beat down our pride. It is part of striving not to grow weary in well doing (Gal. 6:9). Sometimes, it’s hard and I am so glad I have my long-suffering bride to help … More Humility and Pride
I actually posted a shorter version of this post on a Facebook discussion on my daughter’s page. She had quoted one of the Schonleber Family Slogans, namely, “It is always right to do the right thing.” It was great to see that one of the slogans she learned in childhood still guides her thoughts today. … More Bigot in Chief!
Sunday Musings Kentland, IN For the first time on a Sunday morning, I was able to visit our outreach in Kentland, IN. It was a good morning of sweet fellowship with some familiar faces who are bringing the gospel of Christ to the Kentland community. Everyone did a super job and it was exciting to … More Ends and Odds and Weekend Quotes
Overheard Wisdom “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” —Rick Warren “When it … More Overheard Wisdom for the Weekend
Tuesday Reflections Some time ago a visitor to my BLOG said that Christians were among the most immoral people they know. It got me thinking. I asked the young interlocutor, “Do you really mean that? Or is this a piece of hyperbole thrown out in frustration?” Personally, I don’t get it. Yes, I know so-called Christians … More Christianity: Still the Worlds Best Hope
Friday is for Thinking Yesterday, I read a quote from THE REFORMED PARISHIONER that showed the genius and insight of C.S. Lewis in a new way. The author was summing up an observation from Tim Keller’s book, The Prodigal God (highly recommended). C.S. Lewis’ quote is a reflection on the results of the loss of his … More C.S. Lewis on How Friendship Reveals Christ
The following article is from Kairos Journal. Let’s be a generation that does this well. Passing the Torch of Truth – C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) Respected scholar and author, C. S. Lewis taught at Oxford for 29 years and later held the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge until his death. Guided by a Christian … More “One Generation Shall Praise You to the Next”
Friday is for Heart Songs Marketers and mass media, greeting cards and department stores tell us an almost endless number of things about Christmas. Christmas is about giving. Christmas is family. Christmas is togetherness. Christmas is peace and joy. Christmas is about children and toys and etc., etc. Don’t buy it. None of those things … More Beyond Narnia: Always Christmas, Never Winter (Updated from 2011)
Thursday is for Discipleship Carpe noctem, “Seize the night.” The days are getting shorter and the nights longer. The wind and wetness of October have arrived. Fall is here. Here in the South East, that means many of us will be spending more time inside than we have for the last seven months. Why not make … More “Carpe noctem” Using the Night for the Glory of God
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