Yesterday I posted some thoughts related to God's wisdom as it is revealed in the story of Joseph. I kept thinking about it last night and into this morning, and am all the more in awe of God's wisdom. In essence, I came to the the conclusion yesterday that if Joseph hadn't been sold into … Continue reading Further Meditation on God’s Wisdom
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Meditation on God’s Wisdom
This morning I am studying the story of Joseph, getting ready to speak on God's wisdom for the men's group. It's such a familiar story, it's all the more striking when some new insight hits you. And that's what happened this morning. Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. He endures life as … Continue reading Meditation on God’s Wisdom
Finding Balance in Family Bible Reading
This morning I will be sharing with the Mom's group at ECC on the topic of family Bible reading. Our family has certainly had it's ups and downs, its trials and errors, and its successes. There have been, shamefully, periods where we've gone months without consistent Bible reading together. And, there's been other periods, more … Continue reading Finding Balance in Family Bible Reading
Christ Would Be Lord of Your Emotions (Thought on Valentine’s Day)
Emotions get a bad rap. I remember my dad saying things like "you can't trust your emotions." Now, I agree that you can't trust fallen emotions, but you can't trust fallen reason or the fallen will either. But, Christ redeems us whole, not just reason, not just will, but emotions too. And, Christ is Lord … Continue reading Christ Would Be Lord of Your Emotions (Thought on Valentine’s Day)
The Obedience of Faith
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to … Continue reading The Obedience of Faith