One morning several months ago, I got a phone call from a family member. She indicated that she was struggling with her faith. Prayer wasn’t “working” and she was questioning her salvation because of it. She cited the last third of Proverbs one: “ Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; … Read more
I’m struck this Christmas morning by the important role of Joseph in the holy family. Even the virgin-born Emanuel grew up in subjection to two parents. I see, in the holy family, the importance of family structure. Although he had nothing to do with the conception of Jesus, Joseph was still referred to as his … Read more
Our son Eric and grandson Ethan had the privilege in the spring of 2007 of going one-on-one with Magic Johnson! Ethan & Eric with Magic Johnson Ethan defending against Magic Ethan shooting over Magic A wider view of the shot over Magic (This was originally posted on April 1, 2007.
The following prayer was found in Vince Morris’s well-worn Bible and printed for the bulletin in the bulletin for his memorial service on June 30, 2012. Vincent Morris was vice president of student affairs at Biola University for more than 20 years and an admired Bible teacher at the Evangelical Free Church in Huntington Beach … Read more
The statement in John 7:39 — “. . . for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified”— does not pertain to us. The Holy Spirit has been given; the Lord is glorified— our waiting is not dependent on the providence of God, but on our own spiritual fitness. Oswald … Read more
“When the crisis comes and courage is required, God expects his people to have such confidence in Him that they are the responsible, reliable ones.” Oswald Chambers
The past, even an instant ago, is unchangeable! It is only in the instant of the present that we can do anything! The only affect we can have on the future is what we do now!
“Faith is not intelligent understanding, faith is deliberate commitment to a Person where I see no way.” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, March 28.
