June, 2009
I Know He's There!
Have you ever had a child ask you, "If God is real, why can't I see Him?"? Of our four children, Atalie's faith has taken root at the youngest age. …(Continue Reading)
Let our mouth match our life
Friday's Reflection - One Fear
An awful sense of the divine perfections is the best antidote against the fear of sufferings; did we fear God more, we should certainly fear men less ~ Matthew Henry …(Continue Reading)
Wednesday's Word - A Lesson From the Hall of Church History
As you walk through The Hall of Church History, if you veer too far to the right or to the left, you'll encounter people whose tendency has been to enshrine tradition over Scripture, or to pu …(Continue Reading)
Tuesday's Tag - True Character...
To do the right thing when it's convenient is nothing. To do the right thing when it's difficult is character.
Is Community Really That Important?
In his article, "Is Community Really That Important?" Pastor Mark Siddall who planted a church in Hollywood gives three prime reasons we Christians desperately need community: …(Continue Reading)
Rainbow of Faithfulness
On my drive to work this morning I looked left and shooting up from the ground, flaming in multi hues, was a rainbow. It was as if God shouted in His gentle strength, "I am faithful. …(Continue Reading)
It was pity that stayed his hand!
"What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!" said Frodo. …(Continue Reading)
Are Christians Supposed to be Counter Cultural?
No. God calls us to engage the culture, embrace the culture, penetrate the culture. As a child I grew up in a church teaching that Christians are supposed to be counter cultural. …(Continue Reading)
Our choices are never completely individual
As the 1950's and 60's famed band, Kingston Trio, sang in their ballad, "Reverend Mr. Black":
You got to walk that lonesome valley. …(Continue Reading)