The following is an excerpt from Graeme Goldsworthy's, "According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible:" "The writers of most of the books of the Old Testament concentrate on those people (Joseph, Moses, David, etc) and events (the flood, the parting of the Red Sea, the fall of Jericho, etc.) that are … Continue reading The Daily Grind of Faith
Month: June 2014
“I. Am. Here. I’ve Got This.”
"I. Am. Here. I've got this." That's what Christ has whispered to me (and continues to whisper to me) over and over again since my son's suicide in 2013. Jesus never gets impatient with me, or tired of telling me how much He loves me. His word (rock-solid & infallible) assures me, "His mercies are … Continue reading “I. Am. Here. I’ve Got This.”
Sometimes….I Just Miss Him
Sometimes....., I just miss him. The pain in my chest is constricting, and heavy. I shut the door to my office. And i cry. And then I cry some more. It's not complicated. I. just. miss. him. I want him to help me with Super Summer preparations. With planning. With ideas. Etc. I miss his … Continue reading Sometimes….I Just Miss Him
Redemptive Violence
I’ve supplied for my former Sr. Pastors dozens of times, as well as preached every Wed. night to students for almost 25 years. Truth be told, preaching & teaching are my #1 passions- far more than leading music. I’ve always seen myself as a “preacher disguised as a musician.” 🙂 This is why I continue … Continue reading Redemptive Violence
Separated No More: The Utmost “D-Day”
As I contemplate the heroic courage of the men who gave their lives 70 years ago today (June 6, 1944) on the beaches of Normandy, France - and where our world might be had it not been for their sacrifice (consider a Europe ruled by Hitler's monstrous Third Reich into the late 40's, 50's & … Continue reading Separated No More: The Utmost “D-Day”
Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing
Anyone can say things that sound right. Remember, Satan quoted Scripture to Jesus. Be discerning. Know your Bible. "My feelings as a Christian points me to my Lord and Savior....our movement is Christian." Adolf Hitler