November, 2009

Better Than Temporal Deliverance of an Entire Kingdom

Posted 11/27/09
To convert one sinner from his way is an event of greater importance than the deliverance of a whole kingdom from temporal evil ~ George Smeaton in his classic work on the atonement.

Why an Idol Destroys its Worshipper

Posted 11/25/09

My daughter sobbed when she realized she didn't have enough money to buy a guinea pig she's been saving up for.

"Why are you sad?" I asked. …(Continue Reading)

Earth-shaking Sever

Posted 11/24/09

Some people fear to love because love makes one vulnerable. A stranger can't hurt you too badly with his words. …(Continue Reading)

Thursday's Thought - When you hit a road block...

Posted 11/20/09
Road blocks are God's detour signs down a better path, even if you can't see the accident ahead.

Tuesday's Tag - True Greatness

Posted 11/17/09
No one has or ever will be more humbled yet more exalted than Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate model of true greatness.

From Bell Pepper to Jesus and Darwin

Posted 11/15/09

Tonight was the first time a bell pepper in my fajita turned into a conversation about Darwin and Jesus. …(Continue Reading)

What if your small group or event goes really, really bad?

Posted 11/14/09

A new guy leads our dinner and spiritual conversations tonight. He is not new to Christianity but very new to following Jesus and leading a conversation from the gospel of Mark. …(Continue Reading)

Let me tell you about my hero

Posted 11/12/09

Last night while doing lunges in the weight room, I noticed Country Music Awards on television. I am no more a fan of country music than my eight year old son gets excited about opera. …(Continue Reading)

Making Down Payments in Your Children...

Posted 11/09/09

Many have said we shouldn't "indoctrinate" our children. …(Continue Reading)

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