So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, … Continue reading Illness and Health
Wesley on Reading and Prayer
The other day Hank Hanegraaff read this little quote from John Wesley on the importance of reading and prayer for the pastor. I imagine what is good for the pastor is good for the layman as well, as we are all part of a glorious priesthood of believers… Blessings to all.... — WGN
Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
July is one of those months you can see the planet Mars shining brightly in the southeastern night sky. It looks like a shiny polished red sandstone. Could anyone ever jump to Mars? Tie up those sneakers, take a running start, and go for broke! I can get about 2 inches off the ground. NBA … Continue reading Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
God Loves…
All you need is love. Love wins. Love trumps hate. These are just a handful of widely circulated slogans on love. This idea of love is supreme. Give me an unconditional love, the kind I deserve, the kind I want to return. But what is love? The ground or basis for all that can be … Continue reading God Loves…
God’s Faithfulness in Spite of Unfaithfulness
Psalm 78 was written by Asaph, one of the prominent priests appointed by King David to minister in the tabernacle (1 Chron. 25:1-31). Asaph also played the cymbals when the Ark of the Covenant was being moved from Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1 Chron. 15:16-19; cf. 2 Sam. 6:1-23; 1 Sam. 4:1-6:21). This psalm of Asaph … Continue reading God’s Faithfulness in Spite of Unfaithfulness