Growing In Grace
“Never let God give you one point of truth that you don’t immediately live up to it.” – Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, March 27.
No Mere Mortals
Concluding a sermon in 1941 entitled “The Weight of Glory”, C.S. Lewis said: “Meanwile the cross comes before the crown and tomorrow is a Monday morning. A cleft has opened in the pitiless walls of the world, and we are invited to follow our great Captain inside. The following Him is, of course, the essential … Read more
The Message of Scripture
What I think God is trying to tell us in Scripture My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways, (Isaiah 55:8) but here’s what I want you to know: I designed you I planned you I made you I love you I like you I want you I care about you … Read more
1 Peter 1-3 in a Nutshell
As children of God and citizens of Heaven you are living for now in a foreign land as strangers and aliens. This world is not your home. It is not where your citizenship lies. Your citizenship is in Heaven and your true residence is securely established there. You shouldn’t think it unusual or unexpected that … Read more
Double Sunrise and Band of Brothers
I saw the sunrise twice this morning! How did you manage that, you ask? No, I wasn’t in a plane; I didn’t pass through a time warp; It was a clear morning. I was on my way to Band of Brothers in Irvine, CA. Before I explain how I experienced this priviledge let me share … Read more
New Links
I’ve just added a new category for Men’s Ministry with links to two sources of discipleship ministries for men. Patrick Morley, (Man in the Mirror), has a weekly Bible Study that is broadcast every Friday morning. Past videos and audio files are available through the link. Band of Brothers is a Friday morning gathering of … Read more
A god We Want, and the God Who Is
“There is a God we want, and there is a God who is and they are not the same God. The turning point of our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” – – Patrick Morley
Growing?
Ray Kroc, as he was building the McDonald’s empire, is quoted as using the slogan, “As long as you’re green you’re growing. As soon as you ripen you start to rot.” Lord, keep me fresh and green!
Generations
Young people: Yours is not the first generation in whom the Holy Spirit has worked. Seniors: Ours is not the last.
Paralyzing Introspection
While we need to strive for pure motives, we must be careful that our introspection doesn’t keep us from action. It is possible to be so concerned about untainted motives, so focused on why we would do something, that we fail to respond to God’s leading or delay until an opportunity is missed. When we … Read more