On Thin Ice
Proving the will of God
If the miraculous works Jesus and the disciples displayed is the normal lifestyle for His followers, why in the world would we not pursue that lifestyle with all our might?
Why, at least, why would we not try to prove it wrong?
To prove it right or wrong we must utterly and completely believe it and engage in it. You . . .
Trust That Advances
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness . . . Matthew 6:33a
We will mount a strenuous fight to avoid or escape pain or discomfort. But we'll endure little to clear enemies and establish righteousness - to advance the dominion of the kingdom of heaven.
Most trust God for rescue in desperate straits where no other . . .
Just a Preacher Man
Just a Preacher Man
Today I preach with my eyes
With the power of God
With my tears.
Now I preach in nearness
With words of faith
With His healing touch.
With my ears and my heart, I preach
With my thanksgiving
My joy.
I preach with my arms
With my back,
My feet.
I . . .
Bearing Full Witness
I have revealed You (Your Name) to those whom you gave me out of the world. John 17:6a
No one in the history of humanity more perfectly believed what he said, and said what he believed, and actually did what he said he believed than Jesus of Nazareth.
All that we can understand and be certain of regarding the motives and . . .
Every Conceivable Point of View
Not that tree!
Proclaiming himself broad-minded, man’s faculty of reason seeks to accommodate every conceivable point of view. The problem is that ECPOV is based on some premise. One can acknowledge ECPOV, but the disciple of Christ cannot always embrace its source or premise. Because one can acknowledge and even articulate ECPOV one cannot confer equal . . .
The Heart in God's Law
Law presented naked and raw may appear, or be characterized as being, brutal and uncompromising. However, the Law God has given originates from wisdom and proceeds from the heart of compassion, understanding and mercy.
So, while the world culture responds to God's laws regarding adultery or homosexuality as harsh and judgmental, . . .
More Temple Talk
O soul . . .
O soul,
. . . anticipate the immanent and continuous peace of Christ.
. . . relish the inexhaustible love of God.
. . . ride the white water rapids of His raging river of love and power.
. . . delight in our Father’s steady and certain presence.
. . . rejoice, take refuge in the light and truth of Christ as the stronghold . . .
