I’ve just begun reading Romans again. I made it to sentence 2. (The first sentence of the Apostle consumes our first 7 verses – and I would recommend spending time thinking on the wonderful truths he proclaims in his greeting to the Roman Church). Verse 8 says: First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ … Continue reading »
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Learning to Love: an excerpt
After arriving back in the States from our recent trip to Southeast Asia, I began sorting through the stacks of mail on our kitchen counter. In one package was a book entitled Learning to Love: Passion, Compassion and the Essence of the Gospel. I’ve just started reading it, and came across this passage that I … Continue reading »
McMemory: The Apostle Creed & McDonalds
I’m in a love / hate relationship with McDonalds drive-thru. I love the convenience. I hate the time I waste there. I don’t enjoy McDonalds food, but I do enjoy their sweet tea. Often if I am on the road inbetween office and home, or even when traveling, I will swing into a local McDonalds … Continue reading »
Faith: No More, No Less
Faith: Taking God’s Word for reality itself. That’s how one friend puts it. Faith: The assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. That’s how one epistle writer puts it. The apostles came up and said to the Master, “Give us more faith.” But the Master said, “You don’t need more faith. … Continue reading »
Will You Be My Facebook Friend: A Book Review
Will You Be My Facebook Friend? Social Media and the Gospel I received this complimentary copy of the booklet, Will You Be My Facebook Friend, via Cross Focused Media. The booklet is less than 50 pages long and is easily read in one sitting. Tim Chester is the author of this booklet. About the Author: … Continue reading »
Trip to Thailand / Cambodia with Destiny Rescue: How You Can be a Part
Angie and I will be going on a two week trip (Thailand & Cambodia) with Destiny Rescue in March. Destiny Rescue is an organization that focuses on rescuing children from sexual slavery, giving them hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ, and assists them in finding their own God given Destiny in life. One reason … Continue reading »
Gospel Centered Application of the Word ~Tim Brister
Religion-based application focuses on what must I do first; Gospel-centered application focuses on what Jesus has done first. Religion-based application addresses only the fruit of our behavior; Gospel-centered application strikes at the root of heart transformation. Religion-based application says, “I must obey; therefore I’m accepted.” Gospel-centered application says, “I’m accepted; therefore I gladly obey.” Religion-based … Continue reading »
Studying Jesus: Seeing Compassion
Luke 13:10-17: [10] Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. [11] And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. [12] When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, … Continue reading »
O Come, O Come Emmanuel: Christmas Night 1998
My favorite Christmas hymn is one penned in the 9th century by an unknown monk. In the middle of what we call the “Dark Ages” came a haunting song meant to encourage others about the Light. Later, in the 19th century, an Anglican priest, John Mason Neale, found the song, written in Latin, accompanied with … Continue reading »
500 People, 500 Dollars = A Whole Community Changed
In October of this year Angie & I had a wonderful opportunity to visit Guatemala. We went specifically to see our friends in ministry, Britt & Jodi Harman. They recently uprooted for Indiana and moved to Guatemala to be invested even more heavily in DeepStream Ministries. Their specific focus is with Educate BV (Buena Vista). … Continue reading »
