Driving to work yesterday, it began to dawn on me that I have been struggling with a lack of contentment. Webster, in the 1828 edition of his dictionary, defined contentment as “a resting or satisfaction of mind without disquiet” and reminded us that “Godliness with contentment is great gain (1...
Redemptive Moments
Where Mercy and Road Rage Collide
In this post, Pete Alwinson describes a scene in his life where he learned mercy after a fit of road rage. Read: Turtles, Speed and Retribution
The Art of Being Ungrateful | Your Mom Has A Blog
Here is a firsthand account of something which most of us struggle with: Maintaining a heart of thanksgiving when things are not going our way. Read, The Art of Being Ungrateful | Your Mom Has A Blog.
Out of the Ordinary: Foolish Words
I absolutely love this post! Why? Simply because I too have been in similar situations and it is shameful. Thank God for His unending grace! Read, Out of the Ordinary: Foolish Words.
Detoxification (John 13:1-30)
“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me . . .” (Psalm 51.3) Almighty maker of heaven and earth into whose hands all power has been given. You who stoop to my weakness and ...
Testimonium
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the pills…” –Malcolm Muggeridge 1962 Anyone who is familiar with the Book of Psalms understands what Muggeridge was implying in his commentary on our dependence upon medicine. The reference is to Psalm 121 in which the Psalmist recorded a song of assents...
Metamorphosis
Only begotton son of God come and cleanse this wicked heart so that you might be pleased to dwell within. Come not as the gentle Lamb of God but as the fierce Lion of Judah; who with great zeal and passion cleansed the temple. With your whip of cords drive...
The Quest for the Contemporaneous Jesus
Like many Evangelicals, I place a high importance on the historical Jesus. My hope in a future resurrection is anchored in the real historical events of the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus. During the end of the 19th century, conservative Christians began to address several attacks against the historicity of Jesus. This...
Total Praise:: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Another one of my favorites. It is very simple yet very profound. Meditate on these words and be blessed today. Lord, I will lift up my eyes to the hills, knowing my help is coming from You. Your peace You give me in time of the storm. You are the...
Living Forever on This Earth:: A Clarifying Statement
It has recently come to my attention (by more than one person) that my last post ended in a confusing manner. I was surprised to hear this since none of the comments reflected this but I confess, it is worded a bit awkwardly. I appreciate the feedback . I...