Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen. For by it the people of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the world has been created by the word of God so that what is seen has not been made out of things that are visible. (Hebrews 11:1-3 NASB) And without faith it isContinue Reading
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. (Psalm 33:3-4, 11 NIV) (A brief story from “The Silver Chair” by C.S. Lewis. Puddleglum, Scrubb andContinue Reading
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” (Psalms 77:11-12 NIV) “And now hear your task. Far from here in the land of Narnia there lives an agedContinue Reading
I come with joy, a child of God,forgiven, loved and free,the life of Jesus to recall,in love laid down for me,in love laid down for me. – Brian Wren One of my favorite series growing up was “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis. As a child I did notContinue Reading
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you;he will never let the righteous be shaken. But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay;the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. (Psalm 55:22-23 NIV) “The LastContinue Reading
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (2 Corinthians 7:1 NIV) “I find I must borrow yet another parable from George MacDonald. Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild thatContinue Reading
On the Lord’s Prayer: “If you are interested enough to have read thus far you are probably interested enough to make a shot at saying your prayers: and, whatever else you say, you will probably say the Lord’s Prayer. “Its very first words are Our Father. Do you now seeContinue Reading
“Enemy-occupied territory—that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage. When you go to church you are really listening in to theContinue Reading