This lyric was posted elsewhere–penned by William Cowper (known by many for the Hymn There is a Fountain Filled With Blood). Dear Lord! accept a sinful heart, Which of itself complains, And mourns, with much and frequent smart, The evil it... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
These are distilled from some of the concluding thoughts I had as I closed this past Sunday’s message from John 1. As Christians, we need to be reminded (often) regarding the centrality of the proclaimed Word as being integral to our worship... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
However passionate, many voices in the Christian meta are not too edifying– just hurt, passionate and loud. I empathize with hurt, but loud, brutish, obnoxious, profane speech, etc., has little value in Christian discourse. What do I mean?... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I am an American citizen. But, according to the Holy Spirit, I am first and foremost a subject in the kingdom of God—a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20). I am supposed to be unafraid to be an alien (foreigner) and a stranger (wandering through a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
(This is a work in progress-unmarked changes will occur as the document matures). Rev A is in place (11:30am 15Feb2011) Mankind's plunge into sin began when we[1] entertained the Opponent's[2] sly question: "Indeed, has God said…?" (Gen 3:1) He then... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Admittedly this post is philippic in nature. As such, it is anecdotal-personally, or in my observations of others. Professing Christians, upon forsaking regular, periodic worship of God, naturally begin to focus that time & devotion toward idols... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Over the years I have been dismayed how young people calling themselves "Christian" look at sexual relations. I personally know or have known several young 20-somethings who would be offended if I questioned their salvation or their willingness to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
When we suffer as a result of our disobedience to God, God does not view it as "sharing" in Christ's sufferings. Will we learn the lessons of the consequences of our sin? Alright then. But how many times do we sin, all the while knowing what "God's... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Genesis 4:3-7 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD. 4 But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
