Last night I had the opportunity to share a cup of java with one of our deacons in the church. We were both preparing to eat some wonderful dessert that our teens had made for a ministry outreach, Show Your Heart (outreach to shut-ins). I recalled I had picked up some Italian Roast Starbucks Via … Continue reading »
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To Save A Life
Last night I took some 15 or so senior high teens to see “To Save a Life”. A story about friendship, broken relationships, teen suicide, teen temptations & the lure of the world and the grace of God which is powerful enough to break through and permeate every facet of life. It was the second … Continue reading »
Humanitas Remedium: 10 Reasons Why I Love What Christ Did on the Cross
Yesterday I posted on 10 Differences between Religion and the Gospel. This post would be a great quick follow-up read to encourage you in why you too should love what Christ did on the cross. Thanks, Humanitas Remedium, for this good reminder!
Ten Basic Differences Between Religion and the Gospel
I am currently reading “Death by Love” by Mark Driscoll, pastor at Mars Hill Church, Seattle. Death by Love is a compilation of stories of people Pastor Mark has spoken to over the years in counseling. He begins each chapter with a new story and then proceeds to “write a letter” explaining how the Gospel … Continue reading »
Action Points for Married Couples
From my reading of The Discipline of Grace come these action points based on 1 Corinthians 13. Can you think of more? These are Jerry Bridges originally, I am passing them on to you: I am patient with you because I love you and want to forgive you. I am kind to you because I … Continue reading »
God…What have you done for me lately?
The year I graduated high school Janet Jackson released a song entitled, “What have you done for me lately?”. It would go on to become a greatest hit and propel her up the music charts. The song lamented that the love between lovers was diminishing and where once her boyfriend would cause her to “lose … Continue reading »
Soul Physicians: Romancers: Great Lovers (ch.11)
I have been blogging through Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction by Dr. Robert Kellemen. You may find my previous posts in the links below: (each link will open in a new window) Part one Part two Part three Part four Part five Part six Part seven Part eight Part nine … Continue reading »
Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (review)
Recommended. Ephesians 5:33 (nas) Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband. You never quit working on your marriage. Never. As soon as you stop, deterioration sets in. In a book based on one of the most … Continue reading »
Soul Physicians: The False Seducer’s Story (pt.6)
This is a review of chapter 6 of Dr. Bob Kellemen’s Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction. Look in anyone’s photo album of their wedding day. There is no hint of upcoming disaster, affairs or illicit relationships. Rather there are broad smiles, couples enthralled with the beauty of their spouse…stars in … Continue reading »
Love Has a Face by Michele Perry (book review)
Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman’s Miraculous Journey with Jesus in Sudan. The title had caught my eye, as well as, the compelling picture on the cover: Michele Perry surrounded by Sudanese children. Perry takes the reader into the world of her missionary efforts in the Sudan and surrounding territories. Her … Continue reading »
