The answer in Easter. Watch this powerful, brief video message by Rick Warren. nw http://youtu.be/SHcfq1Hf1hE
Grief
Where Was Jesus When My Son Took His Life?
Preparing our church choir Sunday morning (4/13) to sing the classic, "The Day He Wore My Crown," I read to them a quote from one of my favorite books: John MacArthur's "God With Us." One of the best, most succinct theological descriptions of Jesus' death I've read, I've cited it dozens of times throughout my … Continue reading Where Was Jesus When My Son Took His Life?
“The Lord Is My Shepherd” – An In-Depth Study of Psalm 23 (Session 1, Vs 1)
My friends, rather than upload a recording of my talk, I thought I'd simply write out my notes in an easy-to-read format for you. (This way, you also don't have to hear me, over and over again, become emotional as I speak 🙂 .....Christ has used this passage so powerfully in my life since the … Continue reading “The Lord Is My Shepherd” – An In-Depth Study of Psalm 23 (Session 1, Vs 1)
All Suffer
Lewis is spot-on. The rest of the story, which Lewis also knew well, is recorded for us in the Bible: "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God..." (1 Peter 3:18) https://twitter.com/cslewisdaily/status/429697566733635584
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Written by my wife, Michelle Watts, wrote these fresh insights (written in parentheses) into Chris Tomlin's chorus he attached to Newton's "Amazing Grace" in light of he death of our 19 year old son this past May. nw "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" Mere words cannot express what I experienced today. I have always … Continue reading Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
15 Things I Wish I’d Known About Grief
Well written. Compassionate. Solid. http://identityrenewed.com/2013/11/21/15-things-i-wish-id-known-about-grief/
God Could Have Left Job Alone
I was made aware of the following video a couple of months after my 19 year old son died last May. It's one of the most powerful stories I've ever seen. Only five minutes in length. Told by a man who understands what it means to suffer, this man showed me insight into the story … Continue reading God Could Have Left Job Alone
The Hell of the Mind
"Abandon hope all ye who enter here." So wrote Dante in the 14th century as he did his best to describe hell. I have found, at least in my personal experience, that Satan doesn't tempt me (often) to "recklessly run off a cliff" i.e. do something that I know would hurt or kill me. He's … Continue reading The Hell of the Mind
Hope Floats
I love the movie, "Hope Floats." (1998; starring Sandra Bullock & Harry Connick, Jr.) Hope really does change things. Hope can immediately change a gray sky to blue. But, Hollywood didn't discover this truth. This truth is ancient, finding its life-giving power in an "old rugged cross" and an empty tomb. That said, I leave … Continue reading Hope Floats
The Pain of Christmas
"But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5) For years (way before my son passed away), I’ve tried to remind people that special times of the year, like Christmas, are not only … Continue reading The Pain of Christmas