As we prepare for Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, I thought we would do well to meditate on “Expressions Of Thanks-Living.” On Monday I explained Thanks-Living with our words; today we’ll look at expressing our thanks with our works. As I said …... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
We have arrived at Thanksgiving week, and I thought I would share a few thoughts under the heading “Expressions Of Thanks-Living.” Today we’ll look at expressions with words, and Wednesday we’ll examine expressions with works. Both these ideas are... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
In God’s economy, the way up is always down. I know that is a counterintuitive idea, but it is the Gospel truth. All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Luke 18:14) … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It is wonderfully inspiring—and often quite humbling—to read through the pages of sacred Scripture and see the example of some of the giants of the faith. The challenge is to remember that they were all flawed, many of them badly … Continue... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
One of our family’s very favorite places to go is Walt Disney World. In fact, that is where I asked Kim to marry me and where we went for our honeymoon. Every year since, we have gone with our growing … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I want to ask you a question that really changed my life when it was first put to me all the way back in the late 1970’s: What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The Reformers said it perfectly all the way back in the 16th century: “We are saved by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone.” In other words, true, living faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is a … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Now that is a counterintuitive title . . . “When Is Loss Gain?” At first glance, a loss of anything is a loss, no matter how you slice it. So how can loss be gain? The answer comes from above, … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
In the beginning everything was good. In fact, God put His stamp of approval on all creation and declared that it was “very good.” But when Adam and Eve turned away from God, everything went bad . . . very … Continue reading → [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Jesus said our lives would be marked by trouble, trials, and tribulation. We seem to go from one affliction to another affliction along our way to the Celestial City. What I have learned over the years is this: it’s not … Continue reading... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
