Overheard…What God Says To His Child
“God, just how sovereign are You?” “Fully. Completely. Comprehensively. I am in control of it all.” “You are in control of all the good stuff?” “Yes” “All the bad stuff too?” “Indeed, child.” “That’s confusing to us. We thought the devil is in control of the bad stuff.” “He’s often involved but I control…
Good Book or Rule Book? Time To Decide
One of the most intimidating things you are called to do as a follower of Christ is to make a stand. Christians are sometimes negatively portrayed as we stand against the unbiblical aspects of our modern culture. We are not exactly applauded as we protest cultural immorality so that our beliefs and convictions are not…
Retiring Your Gavel
The degree to which I understand my own sinfulness is the same degree that I will appreciate God’s grace. Perhaps the greatest need in modern Christians’ lives is to properly estimate the degree of our own depravity. If only we would comprehend how perilously close to Hell we would be this very second if it…
The Thing We Need But Rarely Wish For
What humbles you? Scripture points us to the conclusion that humility is an essential part of the life which brings God glory as it esteems others more essential than itself. Certainly we are to humble ourselves as Scripture commands (Ex. 10:4, 1 Peter 5:6, James 4:10) but, if you are anything like me, God has…
Ugggghhh…
When the radio went off this morning at its usual rude hour, I felt like weeping. I sat still and waited for it to recognize the extreme unfairness of its reckless disrupting of my slumber. Is there no kindness in this world for a 87 year old man such as myself? Do the elderly and…
My Sunday
Today is the day of gathered worship. All week long you have been doing your thing as I have been doing mine. Some of that was leisure, some was work. Much of it was tedious while a little of it brought us some invigoration. We barely saw each other this week and, if we had…
Most Of The World
I woke up this morning with plenty of food to eat …most of the world did not I woke up this morning in a comfortable bed…most of the world did not I woke up this morning in a happy home with a beautiful family in reasonably good health…most of the world did not I woke…
When Men Become The Greatest Of Fools
There are few things as inspiring as a godly man who lives in love, faith and loyalty to his King. Something in my heart longs for a revival of valor, honor and nobility among the sons of God. I’ve met a few of these men in my lifetime and I am unable to ever forget…
Stop Knitting Your Own Noose
How would you classify your conscience? Some posses a sensitive conscience which pierces them quickly and deeply each time they transgress. Others among us have a dulled conscience which has been insulated through layers of unseen callouses, built up through years of willful sin. There are also Christians who have the experience of the Holy…
A Life-Shaper
It is a beneficial thing for you to be aware of a few (a very few) truths that own you and therefore shape how you live your life. Something drives you and serves as an engine that moves you along through your years. There are reasons for why you are who you are and I…