I don’t know anyone who hasn’t heard of the Denver phenom, Tim Tebow. His rock-star like status alone seems to have made record ratings for last Saturday’s playoff game against the New England Patriots. (Tom Brady would probably dispute that fact, seeing he threw for multiple TD’s). There is no doubt about it, Tim Tebow … Continue reading »
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The Reality of Death & the Knowledge of God
Part of my purpose in having a blog is to, prayerfully, minister through it to my church family at Calvary Baptist Church in Oswego, IN. Today’s post is for them. We have suffered two deaths in our family between Christmas Day and New Years. How my heart aches for my friends, their families and my … Continue reading »
Top Five Kindle Books I Did NOT Finish in 2011 & Why
It’s that time of year again. Everyone blogging has a top ten or top five list to fill our RSS readers. I couldn’t let this opportunity pass, so here we go: (scroll down for bonus material!) My Top Five Kindle Books I Did Not Finish in 2011 and Why: Category: Historical / Political No Higher … Continue reading »
Weaknesses – Valley of Vision
O Spirit of God, Help my infirmities; When I am pressed down with a load of sorrow, perplexed and knowing not what to do, slandered and persecuted, made to feel the weight of the cross, help me, I pray thee. If thou seest in me any wrong thing encouraged, any evil desire cherished, any delight … Continue reading »
The Complexity of Depression: David Murray: Christians Get Depressed Too; pt.2
As we continue examining David Murray’s resource on Depression: Christians Get Depressed Too, we began a look at the complexity of this issue. Two principles were discussed in relation to how we should be approaching dealing with those who suffer Depression: Avoid Dogmatism and Seek Humility Avoid Extremes and Seek Balance Today we are going … Continue reading »
Collegiate Wednesday: The Freshman 15
Today, as you read this, I will be taking my eldest son to Indiana University, along with my wife, to begin his collegiate career. I came across this article by Jeff Brewer at the Gospel Coalition‘s website. I sent it to my son, and I am encouraging you to read it as well. The Freshman … Continue reading »
Christians Get Depressed Too – an intimate look, pt.5 (the misunderstood)
People suffering with depression are often misunderstood. Perhaps this is one of the most important reasons we should study depression that David Murray lists in his great resource, Christians Get Depressed Too. He begins chapter one by listing 8 reasons why we should study this complex issue. We have looked at 5 of them already: … Continue reading »
Ed Welch’s How to Talk to God When You are Suffering
I found this short article from Ed Welch on CCEF’s website to be an incredibly encouraging read: “Why is God doing this to me?” These words signal a spiritual train wreck in process. Any version of a “why” question, when it is directed to or about the God of the Bible, is terribly risky. Even … Continue reading »
Christians Get Depressed Too – an intimate look; pt.1
I was reminded recently of David Murray‘s excellent “little” book entitled, “Christians Get Depressed Too”. Tim Challies posted a blog entry about it and brought it back to mind. I had read it some time ago as a free download because I participated in Challies’ Friend of the Blog program. I am currently re-reading it … Continue reading »
Hitting the Links
Here are a few links that I found interesting in my recent time surfing the web: Natureview Photography: if you love great photos and love the great untamed north, then this is a site for you to check in to. Pictures of calving glaciers, reindeer and walrus abound. Zippers and Rivets: A good post thinking … Continue reading »
