I’d like to say I am baffled. But I know that’s not true. I understand perfectly well. What the modern Church means when they say, “I have given my life to Jesus”, is that they have given some of it but retain rights over the majority of their desires. They like being a social chameleon. … Continue reading
The Ultimate Object Lesson
Are you ready to get your brain full this morning? I keep saying that we should “think eternity”. And I promise that the more you do, the more you will be ready on the spur of the moment to speak about Christ your Lord. More and more, you will replace the fear of evangelism with … Continue reading
The Promises
I wanted to post this this morning. But I wasn’t sure how it would be received. As the day passed however, it’s urgency hasn’t left my mind. Most people, if they love to listen to the words of the Bible, enjoy the pleasantries that God has in store for us. But when we speak of … Continue reading
Righteous Assessments
They criticized the alcoholic. Because he is compared to those who are not. They criticize the violent. Because he has compared to those who take care not to hurt. They criticize the drug addict. Because he is compared to those who are fully productive. People do these things among themselves, admitting that there is a … Continue reading
Jacob
The grandson of Abraham, Jacob. Just one generation removed, yet so radically unlike his grandfather. Read the account in Genesis of his life. He was a bit of a scoundrel. But he was so even in the womb. Say what you want about him. But consider this, he was designed to raise and teach the … Continue reading
Our Personal Altar
I wrote this in 2012. By his Grace, my wanderings have brought me back to the spectacular. May The souls of my brothers find cool water here. Picture borrowed from http://www.westhighlandbaptistchurch.com/ Jesus, my God and King. I stop here to lay a white stone on the top of my altar of life. As a child … Continue reading
Words From There 