Sometimes the hardest thing we can do is be obedient to God. I have spent my entire life making decisions out of selfishness and based on what I think would be “best” for me. That all comes very naturally to me. But the more I’ve learned about God, the more I realzie that’s not how [...]
Archive for October, 2007
worship: when it’s no longer fun
Posted in Jesus, hope, sin, worship on October 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“What has happened to all your joy?” (Galatians 4:15)
There are days when we get into a rut, where we lose the excitement in our lives. It happens with work, with friends, and even with fun. In fact, it happens with everything. It’s too easy to lose sight of why you started on something as you [...]
will God forgive me?
Posted in God, hope, radical, sin on October 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It’s hard to wrap my mind around the idea that I don’t earn my forgiveness through deeds and actions. Instead I receive forgiveness by turning to God and asking for his help.
In everything we do we are measured. We get raises based on our performance at work. We graduate based on our test scores. Heck, [...]
giving or manipulation?
Posted in God, faith, trust on October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Money, money, money. Some times you just can’t escape it! That’s certainly been the case for me this week. Part of it involves wrestling with how best to use the money God has given me. How do I know what to do with it? (rent or buy?) Who do I give it to? (church or [...]
i’m a christian because of the money
Posted in God, choice, faith, prayer, radical, trust on October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It may seem strange to say this, but money is the reason I’m a Christian.
“Wha-?!” I know, that’s your reaction. You’re either thinking I’m crazy – because for most people there is very little profit and wealth to be had in being a Christian. Or you are probably saying, “I knew Christians were all about [...]
entertaining angels
Posted in Bible on October 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing, some have entertained angels without knowing.” (Hebrews 13:2)
Now that’s a shocking thought!
answering God’s call
Posted in Bible, God, taking action on October 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I often think God gives me ”tough” missions or some difficult task to accomplish. But when I look at the Bible I have to laugh at myself.
Is there anyone in the Bible who follows God’s will that isn’t in danger or doing something crazy? Jeremiah was called to tell Israel it was doomed and that God [...]
morning prayer: to pray or not to pray…
Posted in CS Lewis, God, Jesus, prayer, taking action on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
If you’ve been a Christian for a while – or are even considering being one – you’ll often have people tell you what you “need” to do to be one. Some of you may even feel that way about this site!
When I became a Christian a few years ago I began to realize that God [...]
thinking of yourself first
Posted in God, faith, old testament on October 12, 2007 | Comments Off
Some days I think I’m firmly following God. But if I look closely at how I’m living my life, it’s apparent I’m not. Usually it’s nothing major. But it almost always means trouble is soon to follow. I’m sure if I stopped to think about my actions, they would scream “Danger! Danger! Will Robinson!” But [...]
David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.
As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. [...]
