Human nature has us seeing the flaws in people fairly easily. It's like there is this "thing" in us that automatically searches out the flaws in others. It's not a good thing, Jesus addressed it in different ways, using the plank parable amongst many other teachings on being "self righteous or pious." His entire time … Continue reading Give Me A Heart Like Yours Lord!
Tag: Gods Love
Believe & Love : Our Christian Manifesto
Over an absolutely delicious and somewhat strong cup of joe this morning I am meditating on 1 John 3:23-24 “And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and … Continue reading Believe & Love : Our Christian Manifesto
The Chicago Statement on Biblical Application (1986)
This last conference, Summit III (December 10-13, 1986), drafted the Chicago Statement on Biblical Application. With this statement the proposed scholarly work of ICBI has been completed, for the doctrine of inerrancy has thus been defined, interpreted, and applied by many of the leading evangelical scholars of our day.
A Reproducible Walk With The Lord
Actions speak louder than words. Is that not one of the truest statements ever made, or what? In our Christian walk it applies perhaps even with greater brevity. Everyday you wake up and go out into the world to be the light of Jesus Christ to a lost and suffering world. The devil wants you … Continue reading A Reproducible Walk With The Lord
Hiding From The World
The world is full of secular garbage anymore. Deception is everywhere. Confusion is at an all time high. Everyone's got an opinion, decisions are made on feelings rather than facts and there are no shortages of know-it-all with soapboxes. I am constantly feeling myself being drawn farther and farther away from the toxicity of the … Continue reading Hiding From The World
Intimacy With Christ : Heart To Heart
Much of the walk we do with the Lord is in secret. I always thought this made it extremely special, as if the Lord of the entire universe cherished his intimacy with me so much so he wanted our communion to be only shared between us. We are instructed to have a prayer closet and … Continue reading Intimacy With Christ : Heart To Heart
Soup Beans & Sunshine
I have been extra busy doing the whole fall gardening chores. Lots and lots of tomatoes still coming in and I have been literally giving away basketfuls. The prolific squash season is still producing and that too has been over abundant and a blessing to a few different families. Crookneck, summer, butternut, acorn, spaghetti, zucchini, … Continue reading Soup Beans & Sunshine
…And The Word Was God
Why The Bible Is Unlike Any Other Book Ever WrittenThe Word of God is invaluable. It is our Lord and Savior in our hands speaking to our heart, bringing comfort to our mind, and refreshment to our soul. Spending time in the Word is the most important activity of your day. You are literally plugging … Continue reading …And The Word Was God
Religion < Relationship
EVEN JESUS CHRIST WAS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE RELIGIOUSLY MINDED MEN OF HIS TIME. LET THAT SINK IN, EVEN JESUS WASN’T GOOD ENOUGH FOR THEM, AND HE WAS PERFECT!
How To Remain Sane In An Insane World
It is extremely easy in the political, social, and societal climates we now live in to feel hopeless and lost. Please remember that God is Sovereign, in his loving kindness he gave us his Word to be our compass, and when we feel lost it will always point us towards him and get us back … Continue reading How To Remain Sane In An Insane World