Monday is for Discussion My friend Scott Zabel sent me some observations and reflections on last week’s dusting of snow. I love it when the people of God are attuned to the moment and looking for something that will take their hearts back to the cross. When Scott sent me this, I thought of a … More Guest Blogger: Scott Zabel—Making Tracks for God
Thursday is for Discipleship It was almost 30 years ago. Before I met and married my wife 26 years ago [longer now]. Before I dated and called off a wedding to Dana. Before I spent a year not dating anyone, a godly woman named Pam was the object of my affections. In fact, it … More Can the Confession of Sin be Joyful?
Bonhoeffer reflected on the surprising discovery of Martin Luther in the cloister. Martin went into the cloister to appease God, to find God, to keep a promise to God for saving his life in a thunder storm. He hoped to find God in the cloister’s separation from the world. Ironically, when God opened Luther’s eyes … More The Voice of Bonhoeffer
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”
Wednesday is for Prayer On the road today, with little time. But yesterday I read Oswald Chambers, and My Utmost for His Highest and found this worthy thought to pass on. May all your thoughts and prayers lead you to the Savior, by faith. Insight, Not Emotion I have to lead my life in faith, without … More An Older Voice on What it Means to Live by Faith rather than Emotion
Monday Discussion Peter K Nelson is a friend and now the pastor of a wonderful church in Goshen, Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia (my favorite and hometown city!). In 2010 he published a book on Spiritual Formation that I have found helpful and which breathes a great spirit of pastoral care. I asked Peter if he would … More Spiritual Formation: When Am I Going to be Holy?
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