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
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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
A Beauty Regimen for God’s People
This fall I've been teaching on the topic of holiness in my ACG. I decided on this topic for two reasons. First, there was the desire to tackle something more practical than topics we've covered recently. Second, the connection between holiness and the church's (and believer's) witness is a strong one in both the Old … Continue reading A Beauty Regimen for God’s People
The Prayer of a Needy Man
Lord, I thank you for your willingness to supply all my needs. At every point I stand needy, there you stand ready to meet my need. I am your creation, so dependent on you utterly. You are my Sustainer. I am a sinner and stand in need of your grace and mercy. You are my … Continue reading The Prayer of a Needy Man
God Entranced 