Making the Wrong Right
Making the Wrong Right When there’s some sort of feud going on between individuals, we say that there is bad blood between them. It’s a feeling of intense hatred. Spiritually what you might say is that before someone came to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord...
Do Not Leave Things Undone!
As grandfathers, is there anything you have left undone in your life? Is there unforgiveness toward someone? Is there something you have held in your heart for many years, that you know is wrong, yet you hold on to it? With our life shorter than ever, Carrie reminds us that we must not let things go undone. It is time to get our lives in order! “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1
Contented With Him
Contented With Him Surely, I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child rests against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me. Psalm 131:2 (NASB) Wednesday is our weekly visit from our daughter and grandson, which requires some preparation....
The Chain That I Must Break
Tom’s favorite song of all time is Bob “Dylan’s Every Grain of Sand”. It’s a song about those way-points on life’s journey when you find yourself utterly broken; that moment when you hit rock bottom and you know that something has to change. And, it’s about the life-changing grace that is found in those moments. His favorite lines from the song says, “Like Cain, I now behold this chain of events that I must break.”
He provided redemption for his people (Psalm 111:9)
He provided redemption for his people (Psalm 111:9) There is a tendency to think of the God of the Old Testament as, first and foremost, the lawgiver, but, here, we have something that came before the law, something that takes priority over the giving of the law: “He...
Final Thoughts on Parenting Transitions
The universal fear (or dread) of parents as their children approach that high school graduation day is the knowledge that their offspring will inevitably test those wings and fly away. We hope that as they do, they will remain close to us and will always remember that they can come home whenever the need. It brings enormous comfort to believe that God actively cares for them, just as much, if not more, than He cares for us.
The Ministry of Reconciliation
The Ministry of Reconciliation To reconcile is mainly the act of helping two opposing parties come together in agreement. And so, God has given believers the ministry of reconciliation; that is, He uses us to tell the world that they can be reconciled and made right...
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me?”
One of Derek’s great joys as a writer – or, “Christian thinker” – is that of inspiring and encouraging others who are taking this faith journey, those who consider themselves, like me, as a Pilgrim in Progress.
Fishing with the Master
Fishing with the Master So Jesus said to them, “Children, you do not have any fish, do you?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it...
GRANDFATHERS AS THE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CULTURAL CRISIS
There are no church youth groups that are currently being led by grandfathers. Why is that? For many years now the church has segregated its services and programs by age. Is this a mistake?
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