Posts from 2018 (Page 2)

“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” (‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭ESV‬‬) When I turned 30 I ran half my age, 15 miles in under 2 hours.  At 37 I only run 4 days a week and do complimentary cross-training 2 days, yet something is always sore or needs stretched (and I sure cannot run 15 miles in 2 hours).…

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” (‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:26‬ ‭ESV‬‬) Tuesday morning I was praying for our Men of the Word Bible Study, and I was praying for very great…

“And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.” ‭‭(Luke‬ ‭14:23‬ ‭ESV‬‬) Both his friends and his detractors called the great scholar G.K. Chesterton the “Prince of Paradox”.  Chesterton was very good at demonstrating the Paradox of God as He reveals Himself.  Rightly understood…

“Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.””…

Of all the Books of the Bible, Leviticus is the one our minds, most likely, wish to forget (i.e. suppress).  Why?  Because it deals with the harsh reality of sin.  What is more it deals with the pervasive and obscene nature of sin.  Let us understand what sin is: a lack of conformity to or a transgression against the law of God (more easily: not doing what God desires us…

“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:20‬ ‭NASB‬‬) Last week we stood before the Throne of Judgement and Christ, our High Priest, claimed us.  We have been reconciled despite our unholiness to the Father and Grace abounds within us!  Hallelujah!…

“but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:28‬ ‭NASB‬‬) For your midweek pick me up devotional I am going to write about sin and judgment.  You’re welcome!  Because it is the best News ever!  I think believers are a bit cheeky, myself most of all, when we say something like…

“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works.” (‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) They boys and I spent Tuesday at Chief Logan State Park.  It really is one of our state’s treasures.  The mountains roll just enough that one finds the beauty in contrast landscape of…

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) The last few days in Charleston seem to be a reward for our patient-impatience with the Winter that would not end.  Don’t worry, I complained as much as anyone.  And yet, we have made it to May and it is lovely.  Let us Trust that He who…

“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” (‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) I am of the mind that stories are the best way for me to encourage and teach God’s Word.  Christ Himself used parables, and I cannot think of a better role…