Chris Tomlin’s “Good, Good Father” “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” -Matthew 7:11, KJV Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, “Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou … Continue reading “A Song Full Of Truth”
Speaking The Uncomfortable Truth
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in … Continue reading “Speaking The Uncomfortable Truth”
Perspective
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” -Mark 8:36, KJV Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, … Continue reading “Perspective”
Review: “What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce” by Laura Petherbridge
Today, I am reviewing a blog post on “Family Matters.” It is by Laura Petherbridge who happens to be a speaker appearing in the Divorce Care® materials. The title of the post under consideration today is “What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce” (Click on title to be directed to the actual blog post). First, … Continue reading “Review: “What I Wish Pastors Knew About Divorce” by Laura Petherbridge”
Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God
While I was in the pit of misery, I found the Psalms were a balm to my soul. Here is a beautiful Psalm to feed your soul. It is one that reminds us of God’s character in the face of those whose thoughts and actions are continually wicked. Psalm 36 (KJV) The transgression of the … Continue reading “Psalm 36–A Good Reminder About God”
Scars Leading To Promotion
Bring Me The Horizon – “Throne” I listen to a wide variety of music–Classical to country to heavy metal. Recently, I was listening to the radio, and this song was playing. In some ways–not all the lyrics mind you–it had strong Christocentric themes. This Lenten season I could not help but think about how Christ’s … Continue reading “Scars Leading To Promotion”
It is a total rebuild, not a remodel!
“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.” -Matthew 7:26-27, … Continue reading “It is a total rebuild, not a remodel!”
Freedom Through Believing The Truth
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:31-32, NKJV Much of my intense emotions and stridency surrounding my ex-wife cheating on and abandoning me came down to a … Continue reading “Freedom Through Believing The Truth”
Acceptance And Forgiveness
All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said, “I will continue to mourn until I join my son in the grave.” So his father wept for him. -Genesis 37:25, NIV Much confusion surrounds the ideas of grief and forgiveness. I maintain that what is a … Continue reading “Acceptance And Forgiveness”
The Disorienting Power of the Confident Lie
“‘Now go and attack Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and do not spare them. But kill both man and woman, infant and nursing child, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’” …. Then Samuel went to Saul, and Saul said to him, “Blessed are you of the Lord! I have performed the commandment … Continue reading “The Disorienting Power of the Confident Lie”