I am absolutely blown away with how much activity takes place in the lives of the teens in my youth group and even in my own home. A couple nights ago we sat down as a family and synced our calendars. (We use the Google Calendar and highly recommend it) I couldn’t believe how much … Continue reading »
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The Easter Story: New Tribes Mission
The Name of Jesus – John Newton (1725-1807)
I was reading this hymn today in one of my favorite “rescued from the public library” finds, Hymns as Poetry. It is a hymn written by John Newton. I could not find any music to the hymn on my very quick internet search – I shall purchase a Starbucks coffee, your choice, if you find … Continue reading »
Jesus said, Have Faith in God
Just four words. They jumped off the page and careened off the corners of my mind. Jesus said this in response to the disciples’ amazement of the cursed fig tree’s appearance. Yesterday it was healthy and luscious, today it was dead “from the roots up”. While Christ was using it as a teaching tool to … Continue reading »
Taking a Break from Posting Due to Spinal Fusion Surgery
My posting on Grace Dependent has become very intermittent and almost non-existent. This is due to a battle I have been waging with Chronic Pain due to disc deterioration in my L3/L4/L5/S1. I am scheduled for surgery on October 25. I have already had one Spinal Fusion surgery two years ago: S1/L5 were fused. This … Continue reading »
Cone of Shame: Lesson in Blindspots
We recently had our young Australian Shepherd spayed. And, yes, she came home with the “cone of shame”. If you haven’t heard that term, you probably haven’t been into the animated Pixar movies, especially the one entitled, “UP!”. I leave you to google that – suffice it to say, it’s one of my favorites. When … 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 »
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 »
The Great Sin of Pastors – Paul Washer
Take a few minutes to watch this video by Paul Washer. It’s an extraordinary challenge for the Church to remain true to Jesus Christ.
