Taking Time to Thank God
How many times in our lives do we stand at a place where all things seem lost? These times of distress are inevitable and will visit all, both the weak and the mighty.
Through Our Weakness We Become Strong
Through Our Weakness We Become Strong “We are all broken, that’s how the light gets in….” Ernest Hemingway “Kintsugi” is the traditional Japanese method of repairing pottery with precious metal so the repair becomes part of the history of the item. Although you might see Hemingway and a Japanese repairman as opposites; I believe God […]
Reign of Terror
Love Will Conquer All; Even The Reign of Terror A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 On July 28th, 1794 Maximilien Robespierre was beheaded in Paris. He was the final person to be executed during the French revolution. Prior to […]
Learning About Yourself with God
Learning About Yourself With God Remember today what you learned about the Lord your God through your experience with Him. Deuteronomy 11:2 What is your most personal experience with God? Is it something you want to share, or something you hold deep in your heart? Or perhaps it is a constant learning experience, filled with […]
The “Amazing” Story of John Newton’s Journey to Writing Amazing Grace
John Newton, the former slave ship captain, wrote the famous Christian hymn “Amazing Grace.” Included in the lyrics is the verse from John 9:25, “Was blind, but now I see.”
A God of Promises
How many times in our lives do we stand at a place where all things seem lost? These times of distress are inevitable and will visit all, both the weak and the mighty.
Being Humble
Being Humble “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 In our successes, there are usually two other forces besides ourselves who have had a hand, God, and our neighbor. Our sincere recognition of these two powerful influences is our own personal act of humility. In […]
Being Born from Above
Being Born from Above “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” —John 3:3 S. Lewis, the great English writer of the twentieth century, had spent his late teens and early twenties angry at God. As he stated, “I was angry with God for not […]
The Apostle John
The Apostle John; The Son of Thunder or the Apostle of Love? James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means “sons of thunder”) Mark 3:17 Other than Peter and Paul, no name is mentioned or associated with the New Testament more than that of John. John […]
What is the Truth
What Is The Truth Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 The climax of the First Crusade occurred in 1099AD, with the Western Christian Crusaders capturing Jerusalem. I remember studying this event while in Theological school. Our Church History professor assigned us a paper to write on […]