As I have sat here at my desk this morning after Sandy, my mind is almost numb and my spirit is quieted nearly sad. America has come through yet another shaking with no stirring of the heart. God’s call to … Continue reading →
I received this in an email from Jack Hayford this morning. I wanted to share it, but he provided no easy method. So I’ll quote it here: Walk as children of light… – Ephesians 5:8 On October 31, 1997 my mother, … Continue reading →
The true need for us as Christian writers is the ability to write and publish books which genuinely bring change in the lives of our readers. This must be our goal. Only the Holy Spirit can do this through us. … Continue reading →
Made in the image of God Now comes the wonderful part. We are made in Jesus’ image. Part of that is experienced as we grow up in the Lord and begin to be fruitful. The fruit of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →
Philippians 3:2–3 Watch out for those dogs, those evil doers who mutilate the flesh. For we who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Jesus the Messiah are the ones who are truly circumcised because we put no … Continue reading →
But then we know God is not dead. He spoke to me yesterday,and a day before, and this morning. But that’s another posting. PLANK #8 Because traditional biblical interpretation supported a circa 4,000 B.C. creation Not until the fruits of … Continue reading →
Hearing from God Somewhere a radical change in our prayer life needs to take place. Many of us take to heart Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry or get upset about anything, but no matter what is going on … Continue reading →
The first nine chapters of Daniel’s Mighty Men The surprise of war Sunday Morning, the fifth of May: 6:30 am Local time, In the Jackson kitchen Jacob was taking the first sip of his first cup of coffee in his … Continue reading →
Developing skill in prayer I find that it helps me to think of prayer (and many areas of spiritual growth) in terms of human development. I see three divisions: Baby, Child, and Adult. The apostle John used the same three, … Continue reading →
Because the Bible tells me so The great Swiss theologian Dr. Karl Barth was being honored in his old age for all the theological knowledge he had gathered, written, and taught over his lifetime. When the speaker invited him to … Continue reading →