Celebration01
Take a piece of paper and write down what you think you need right now, more than anything else, to make you truly happy.
Now read 2 Peter 3. This passage is about a group of people who questioned God’s form of punishment by asking, “Where is this ‘coming’ He promised… everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”
VW-Adam-Eve
As we look at what makes a “good” relationship it only makes sense to examine the world’s first romance. This will be looked at as a series of observations about their relationship that we can learn from Genesis chapter 2.
Suffering Servants 05
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 9.1-.19
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument – I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Suffering Servants 02
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 8.26-9.2
"Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples!"
Til Selfish Desires Do We Part
Two weeks ago I published a paper on this site that emphasized the meaning of marriage as being between a man and a woman. As much as homosexuality is a hot button issue in our culture, there is a more dangerous and insidious evil that has infiltrated and even gained acceptance in the Christian Community: divorce.
Overcoming Temptation
Late one night I got a call from one of my pastor friends who was just coming back into town after being at a conference. He called to tell me that a few hours earlier he had been in a strip bar, and felt the need to tell someone.
Suffering Servants 04
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 9.1-.19
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument – I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Suffering Servants 01
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 7.54-8.8.
"Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit! And do not hold this sin against them." When Stephen had said this, he died, and Saul was there, giving approval to his death.
Dating
A wise friend and mentor of mine once told me that a successful date was a planned date, and that a successful relationship was one where both the man and the woman have identified a biblical role in dating.
On God Honoring Relationships
This week leading up to Valentine's Day, and all next week seemed like the perfect time to talk about love and relationships. While it is natural to read these next series of posts with an eye toward one’s romantic interest, much of what is discussed here is true for any close relationship.
Suffering Servants 03
Before delving into today’s writing, read Acts 9.1-.19
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument – I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Self Discipline
“Be keenly aware that just as a parent disciplines his child, the Lord your God disciplines you. 8:6 So you must keep his commandments, live according to his standards, and revere him.” — Deuteronomy 8.5 & .6