This resonates with me. I know that God is present, good, sovereign and personally cares for me, even when circumstances are uncomfortable, even painful. “God’s movement is often abrupt and unsettling rather than predictable and settling.” ― Michael Joseph Brown … Read More
One poster in a daily devotional discussion group observed that having grown up in a particular faith tradition, she appreciated the ways in which it had developed her spiritually. “But I was never taught that there was any other … Read More
The Christ is here! Some go astray when they express belief that, because Jesus was human, we as humans can “incarnate the Spirit of God” in the same manner as Jesus and become gods, too. They take the “brother” notion … Read More
Less of me…… more of Thee…… And we shall be changed……. Inspired by my bedside digital clock at 2:00 in the morning. I awoke. Looked at it and saw within the hollow center of the digital “zero” a cross! … Read More
What is one thing God has taught you during this Advent season that you want to keep close to your heart? Though timeless, God abides in each second. Though without a physical body, God abides in anybody who invites him … Read More
When a man and woman get married, if each brings priority of life in Christ to the relationship and manages to negotiate the currents and stay in the boat, they are probably able to understand quantum mechanics. Last night Bill … Read More
“Sin remains sin, no matter how emotive or empathetic we might be towards the sinner. It does not matter if the sinner is ourselves, our nearest and dearest, friends, or strangers. All sin is worthy of death, and that must … Read More
Latin admonere “bring to mind, remind, suggest;” also “warn, advise, urge,” from ad- “to” + monere “advise, warn” Admonish: to caution, advise, or counsel against something; to reprove or scold. We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, … Read More