Tag: Repentance

Conviction of sin is not transformation. Normally, it is only its initial conception.

January 29, 2012

Monday Discussion Conviction of sin is not transformation. Normally, it is only its initial conception. Oh how our flesh rebels at this reality. We wish that all the work was done when we feel the crushing weight of conviction over some cosmic crime against the will and word of God, but this is only the … More Conviction of sin is not transformation. Normally, it is only its initial conception.

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Rethinking Conversion and How We Start Discipleship

November 26, 2011

Weekend Musings “Could it be that in these two acts, repentance and baptism, we have the hub or locus of a Christian conversion?  Could it be that this is the twofold pivot on which the whole experience hangs, and by which the experience becomes a true and good beginning to the Christian life and ultimately … More Rethinking Conversion and How We Start Discipleship

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The Precipice-Closeness of Spiritual Bankruptcy

November 14, 2011

Tuesday is for Preaching It was the week I started a three week series at Chinese Christian Union Church in Chinatown the year before I became a consultant at Trinity Church in Watseka, IL. That Sunday the message was “The Repentance of a Man of God.” Their new pastor was going to arrive shortly and I … More The Precipice-Closeness of Spiritual Bankruptcy

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See how marvelous is the heart of God toward humility!

October 21, 2011

Friday is for Heart Songs Reading in 1 Kings 21 this morning, and the despicable life of Ahab, king of Israel. He is a idol worshiping, petulant child in a man’s body. Ruled by his whims and his wicked wife Jezebel, he alternately pouts and demands, and then is manipulated by his wife to use … More See how marvelous is the heart of God toward humility!

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Is “Anguish of Soul” the Key to Revival?

June 22, 2011

Thursday is for Prayer Update: 10-22-15 Still waiting on the Lord for true revival. How bad will it need to get in our country, in our churches, in our families, around the world, before Christians here become truly passionate for God? For God, not his gifts, not some emotional experience, not their comfort or security, … More Is “Anguish of Soul” the Key to Revival?

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