There are many instances where the church loses sense of her ethos and follows after the vanities of a sinful and fallen world. Even the very sacred message of salvation is not immune to corruption of self-righteousness. Some get caught up into the game of “we” vs. “they” or the “in” vs. the “out” group. … Continue reading Come to Me…
Flutes, Dirges, and Judgment…
“We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.” God entered into this world in the person of Jesus Christ as part of a plan to redeem lost sinners. The Lord had even prepared a prophet named John the Baptist to herald the arrival … Continue reading Flutes, Dirges, and Judgment…
“My personal Jesus…”
I am in no way a serious Depeche Mode fan; yet, I think when Martin Gore sang, “Reach out and touch faith, your own personal Jesus, someone to hear your payers…” I think he did strike a chord that resonated well with the American soul. According to a Spin article, the song is about “being … Continue reading “My personal Jesus…”
Rewards
God is good, all the time, He is God. What a wonderful refrain. It is the reality of a entering into a relationship with the gracious and merciful Heavenly Father, which ultimately make the troubles of this world grow strangely dim. Jesus Christ spoke of the hardships that would follow His disciples as they preached … Continue reading Rewards
9/11 Remembered
10 years ago I was living in Tustin, California. I just woke up, turned on the television to footage of smoke billowing out of the World Trade Center twin towers in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. More news flashes came only to reveal another plane had crashed into the Pentagon. … Continue reading 9/11 Remembered
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