Psalm 121:1 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” I think we have all read these words, probably even sung them before. Take a moment to ask yourself a question that may seem quite obvious. If … Continue reading Vale of Tears
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Raise an Ebenezer, ECC Daily Devotional
A Liturgy for Those Flooded with Too Much Information
In a world so wired an interconnected, our anxious hearts are pummeled by an endless barrage of troubling news. We are daily aware of more grief, O Lord, than we can rightly consider, or more suffering and scandal than we can respond to, or more hostility, hatred, horror, and injustice than we can engage with … Continue reading A Liturgy for Those Flooded with Too Much Information
Piper is Wrong!
Earlier today (11/17/12) John Piper, a theologian/pastor I respect immensely, tweeted: "If you're not living by the joy of the Holy Spirit the only category you have for spiritual disciplines is legalism." I think Piper is wrong on this. I don't make a habit of calling out pastor's/theologians when I disagree with them. And let … Continue reading Piper is Wrong!
Fantasy Kills Imagination (and the church)
Last week I read a great post from Donald Miller, How Fantasy is Killing Your Imagination. It was a convicting piece, forcing me to ponder what kinds of dreams I indulge.Miller writes, I’m capable of living almost exclusively in my mind. I can walk and daydream for hours. But some of these daydreams haven’t proved … Continue reading Fantasy Kills Imagination (and the church)
God Entranced 