Obedience and the Vacuum
“No man ever receives a word from God without instantly being put to the test over it> We disopby and then wonder why we don’t go on spiritually.” Oswald Chambers … More Obedience and the Vacuum
“No man ever receives a word from God without instantly being put to the test over it> We disopby and then wonder why we don’t go on spiritually.” Oswald Chambers … More Obedience and the Vacuum
“Human beings, who were cxreated to live in awe of God, are in grave danger when familiarity causes them to be bored with God.” Paul Tripp … More Bored With God?
“It’s not the volume of your voice as much as the authority in your voice and countenance that will get their attention.” … More Hit That Horn!!!
We read the story. We know the characters: David and Goliath. We study the passage and look beyond the obvious. We understand the valuable lessons taught by this amazing event. But then what? How do we go from reading it to applying it. I recently told my English classes that my favorite word is “application” … More Am I Goliath?
“that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body”—Lord, may those who see me today see you and not me!!! … More Jesus–Not Me!
Whatever your normal is, know that God will help you to make them livable. But do more than live—can you shine as well? … More The Wonder of Normal
“A child is born”— Several times in the Old Testament, Jesus came to the earth as a man. (The theological term for these appearances is Christophanies.) So why as a baby this time? One commentator’s thoughts were that in this way He would be fully man—able to relate to us in every way. In my … More A “One Cell” God!
“It’s strange to think that it’s the same sun that rose on the third day of creation,” I said as we watched the sun rise above the oceanic horizon. “It’s the same sun that Adam saw his very first day of existence and Moses and our parents and great-grandparents.” I was on a roll, while … More Constancy
Burdox and thistles? Like them, we are God’s agent of seed dispersal! What kind of seeds are you spreading?
2 Timothy 1:6 (ESV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 2 Timothy 1:6 (NKJV) Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. … More To Fan or To Stir—That is the Question!