More than a few will judge me for revealing that I am a Tom Clancy fan. So be it. The original books were filled with so much submarine tech and knowledge that, as the son of an ex-navy medic, I always found them fascinating. Before Clancy died, he and his books had become a cottage … More Many Pastors Leave Their Churches with Similar Thoughts
Isaiah 36-37 The nation is under attack. A powerful enemy has announced his intention to destroy Israel and mocked all attempts to defend the nation or even look for help. The nation’s doom is sure, inevitable, so they would have Israel believe. You can read it all in Isaiah 36. Now the question is what … More What to Do When You are Under Attack
I was reading in the church fathers and found this quote from Leo the Great (c. A.D. 400 – 10 November 461), was Bishop of Rome from September 29 A.D. 440 until his death, and found this gem. Commenting on Psalm 77: “What mind can understand this mystery, what tongue has the capability of explaining … More The Mystery of Conversion (Short post)
One of the Things that Impresses Me about Jesus is His Men. Peter and Andrew were brothers. Peter, who famously denied Christ and Andrew who introduced him to Jesus. John and James were brothers too, and they were two guys with problem tempers. Jesus gave them knick names, “‘the sons of thunder.” Thomas is guilless … More One of the Things that Impresses Me . . .
David and Jesus and Jeremiah were not afraid to weep. Neither should we. Sunday morning I heard a great message from a young pastor and missionary. His text was Acts 18 and the message was on the sufficiency of the word of God for the planting, protecting, strengthening and expanding of the church. Our hearts … More The Power of the Gospel: Not Afraid to Weep
“Lord God Almighty, don’t let me forget who You are. Don’t let me forget that You are bigger than I can imagine. Don’t let me forget that there is no God like You. Don’t let me forget that You act on behalf of those who wait for You. Help me to wait for You. Help me … More Don’t Let Me Forget
Read Psalm 88 Sometimes called the “saddest psalm in the psalter” Psalm 88 is a psalm of deepest despair. But it is despair out of which there is a beam of hope shining brightly in the midst of its gloom. The English Standard editors supply the following heading: I Cry Out Day and Night Before … More 18 Verses, 1 Request: The Saddest Song in the Psalter
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
It was an interesting year on the ChosenRebel Blog. Visitors came from 149 countries and for the 7th year in a row, the number of new visitors went up. Interestingly, none of the 2022 articles topped the top ten reads of the year. One that did make the top ten was written back in 2010! … More Thanks to My Readers in 2022
Friendships have always been very important to me. I’m not sure why really, except that without my friends I often feel like less than nothing. The friends God has given to me have brought unpronounceable joy to my life and not a few heartaches. They have been God’s instruments to make me a better man … More Ancient Words from a Lost Friend
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