After finally working my way through the Psalms, I started Paul’s letter to the Romans because I want to better understand my theology of salvation. Romans has been a faster and less exhausting journey than I thought it might be. Actually, last night Paul was actually downright pastoral! I’ve beenContinue Reading
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:10 NIV You’re the Word of God the Father From before the world began Ev’ry star and ev’ry planet Has been fashioned by Your hand All creation holds together By the power of Your voice LetContinue Reading
I’ve been doing some musing (as usual) about living life in our times and in the midst of the huge geo-social-political changes going on. I’ve heard it said in the US there is a strong “culture war” between the more conservative (and often Judeo-Christian) elements and the not-conservative (includingContinue Reading
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray thatContinue Reading
There’s a peace I’ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There’s an anchor for my soul I can say it is well In the last few months one set of themes around me have been about love, grace, and freedom. This past Sunday we visited a church finishing upContinue Reading
A post-Easter prayer for you… 12 With all our hearts we will praise you, O Lord our God. We will give glory to your name forever, 13 for your love for us is very great. You have rescued us from the depths of death. 5 O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. 15 OContinue Reading
7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-9 NLT “Out ofContinue Reading
As I’ve listened lately, two themes have been prevalent. First, a theme to renew, respect, and re-torch marriages and love relationships. Second, the struggle against the powers of evil continues in many ways and many forms. The other night as I was continuing to ‘slog’ through the “GOD,Continue Reading