A few weeks ago, I noted that I would introduce a number of sermons, and possible pastors who I have found to have the ability to speak the truth of the gospel, and to be a motivation for me to continue to learn and understand the saving grace of the gospel. My purpose is to […]
To be honest, when I was growing up Thanksgiving was a time to take a break from the daily grind of life, whether it was having a few days off from school or during my later years, having time off from work. Additionally, it was a time to get together with family around a special […]
Growing up I had a fascination with history, and therefore I would enjoy reading books about a whole array of historical events, figures, and issues. Many times, reading the first book would create a curiosity about the subject that would facilitate me reading additional books on the topic, including books and articles that were written […]
Last week I pondered how to demonstrate in our relationship with God that He is our Lord and Savior. I noted that this issue goes beyond acknowledging that there is a God, or even thinking about God, but it is about how we express our willingness to be in full submission to His Lordship, and […]
It is so easy to question where is God in a world with so much hurt and pain. But ironically, it is also in those times of personal hardship and tragedy that many seek God or call out His name for help. For in those times of trouble we realize that we do not have […]
Last week I discussed God’s perfect love, a love that Stuart Townend (1995) described as “How vast beyond all measure.” This love is so complete that it has the power to overcome all of our fears and anxieties, it will never fail and will never leave us abandoned, and it even offers eternal security. Two […]
This week I have been pondering God’s love for us and why so many would reject such a perfect love. My focus today will be on God’s love for His chosen, and next week I will speak to why people reject God’s perfect love. In many ways I can only paint with a wide brush […]
In some ways this writing is a continuation of my thoughts on meditation from last week. It is interesting how when I write about something it can be very convicting. So, when I wrote last week about meditation from a Christian perspective, I realized that I spend much more time reading and studying the scripture […]
In continuing with the theme of discussing the Characteristics of a Christian, I think about the book “Celebration of Discipline: The path to spiritual growth”, by Richard Foster, where he outlines spiritual practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God. Foster notes however that the spiritual disciplines themselves do […]
Today I want to begin a focus on the Christian characteristic of prayer. As I have mentioned previously, this discussion is not about becoming a Christian as much as what characteristics one would expect a Christian to demonstrate, And certainly a prayer filled life is a quality one would expect since prayer is essential to […]