"Follow your heart." What could possibly be wrong with that statement? Presently, I'm reading a biography on John Newton (1725-1807), author of the beloved song, Amazing Grace. The seafaring Newton, at 17 years of age, stumbled upon Earl of Shaftesbury’s “The Moralists: a Philosophical Rhapsody.” Newton loved it, reading it over and over again. Shaftesbury, … Continue reading Follow your heart?
Month: December 2023
When God asks you do to something “stupid.”
Has God ever asked you to do something makes absolutely no sense? Meet Naaman. (ENG transliteration: NAY-muhn) Naaman was the commander of the army of Aram. The Bible describes him as a "valiant warrior." But, for all his skills and successes, he was burdened (and not doubt embarrassed) with a skin disease. (You can read … Continue reading When God asks you do to something “stupid.”
‘Twas the Night Before Jesus Came
‘Twas the Night Before Jesus Came ‘Twas the night before Jesus came, And all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Not one in the house. Their Bibles were laid on the shelf without care, Thinking that Jesus would never come there. The children were ready to crawl into bed, Not one … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before Jesus Came
When You Feel Like Someone’s Out to Get You
So did Jeremiah (and a host of other ‘heroes of the faith.’) But let’s look real quickly at Jeremiah’s story. He wrote, “The Lord told me about the plots my enemies were making against me… I had no idea that they were planning to kill me.” Most likely, you’ve never felt your life was being … Continue reading When You Feel Like Someone’s Out to Get You