Today, I'm going to try a new approach. Normally, I write this blog to Christians in the hopes they might be encouraged to share the gospel with a lost and dying world. However, today, after reading the book of Jonah, I have decided to target those who do not yet believe. My daughters unwittingly had … Continue reading A New Approach
Christian Life
Unlawful Baptism
We just got through 1 Samuel in our home church bible plan. It ended with the death of Saul. His is a story of an incredible rise to fame, pride, and irrational fear. It ultimately ended with him taking his own life. Tragic. What I wanted to talk about was something that hit me as … Continue reading Unlawful Baptism
Summer Solstice
This is my favorite time of year. The sun rises early and sets late - well after 9:00 p.m. in my part of the world. There is something about light that lifts my spirit. I also enjoy the darkness of winter. But, I must really enjoy the light much more because there is something about … Continue reading Summer Solstice
Enough Is Enough!
We've been reading 1 Samuel. My, there certainly is action in the first few chapters! One can't but help notice how heavy God's hand was on Israel. It's as if he said, "Enough is enough!" Here's the backdrop. A faithful, barren woman prayed for a son and vowed to dedicate him to the service of … Continue reading Enough Is Enough!
A Name Above Every Name
Sometimes it just hits you. I've been struggling lately, not really being able to put my finger on anything in particular as to the reason why. Sure, there are lots of things, but nothing in particular except the sense that I am not worshiping Jesus like I should. Then my bible readings have come together … Continue reading A Name Above Every Name
Trust In The Lord
Our church bible plan has us in Psalm 4 today. Let me share a verse and other verses that came to mind. I'm finding comfort today in them to quit "trying" so hard and simply trust in the Lord. My strength fails, but his does not. My heart is what he's after, not my strength. … Continue reading Trust In The Lord
Ephesians 2
It must have been awhile since I've read Ephesians because I am really touched by it. In the last two or three years, we have used a chronological bible plan. There are many reasons I like it, but it does have a drawback. Most of the New Testament letters are covered in a single day. … Continue reading Ephesians 2
Not Of This World
On Tuesday, I wrote that we live in a theocracy. Yesterday, I followed it up with the parable of the wicked tenants saying that in this Jesus was describing the entire world. Therefore, those who are born again find themselves in a very peculiar situation. We realize that we, like Jesus, are not of this … Continue reading Not Of This World
Theocracy.
Most people object to the violence in the Old Testament and, therefore, disregard Christianity. The Law requires stoning for many offenses that today are commonplace. We think of we have come far from the days of brutish, barbaric behavior such as that. To make the point, the objectors turn the table and ask the Christian … Continue reading Theocracy.
So That Every Mouth May Be Stopped.
Salvation fascinates me. It should because it is what angels long to look into (1 Peter 1:12). I've heard several powerful testimonies in the last few days that have really charged my batteries. Of course, Jesus is the author of our salvation (Hebrews 5:9) having fulfilled the law perfectly. The law serves several purposes, one … Continue reading So That Every Mouth May Be Stopped.