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Any Time Now… (Part 2)
Mar 31st
In a previous post about two months ago, I shared my struggle with holding out for God to come through, instead of complaining or worrying. I contemplated the possibility that throwing one’s hands in the air, giving up, losing faith, or doubting God might be the better approach, even if God rebukes me. That is,…
Rachel Turns Three
Mar 27th
Had a great time with extended family celebrating Rachel’s third birthday today. I can remember when Naomi turned three, and I thought she was becoming a “big girl.” Is she really turning seven this year? I’m very grateful to have such a wonderful family. The best wife and the two most delightful children in the…
Discipling Our Kids
Mar 23rd
I heard something great on the radio yesterday. The guy was talking about how us parents don’t effectively discipline our kids–except that he said he doesn’t like the word “discipline,” because it brings up the imagery of simply reward and punishment. Instead, he says it’s our job as parents to disciple our kids (same root…
My Neighbor Isn’t Going To Hell, Right?
Mar 15th
In a recent post, I already touched on hell, but focused mostly on those around the world who have never heard the Gospel–is it fair they go to hell? If you are interested in that topic, I suggest you read that post. In today’s post, I want to focus on my next-door neighbor or the…
Faking It
Feb 17th
I had a conversation with a friend this week about being expressive in worship. Like me, he has a problem with people who are expressive when worshiping, but throughout the week, they don’t live for Christ like they present themselves during worship on Sunday mornings. I struggle with this myself. I don’t want to be…
Any Time Now…
Feb 8th
I commented to a friend a few days ago that I wondered what would have happened if the Israelites hadn’t complained about no water to Moses (that’s when God told Moses to strike the rock so water would miraculously flow out for them). Would God still have provided water for them? Or would they have…
Trying to Answer Naomi’s Questions About God
Feb 2nd
After hearing the story of how David cut off a piece of Saul’s clothes in the cave, instead of hurting or killing him when Saul was chasing David to try and hurt and kill him. I told Naomi that David was nice to Saul even when Saul wasn’t nice to him, and that’s what God…
How important is it for ME to hear and respond to the Gospel?
Jan 23rd
This is my thoughts from bullet #1 of my previous blog post. I am a Christian. I’ve heard the gospel plenty of times before. I’ve believed in Jesus as a result. But I still need to hear the Gospel. I need it repeated to me over and over, because part of me wants to find…
Voices
Sep 12th
Jesus’ voice is quiet, but persistent. What are the screaming voices in my life? My TV. My sinful nature. Other Christians. My supposed busyness. These loud voices are tempting me to live a life other than what Jesus calls me to. He is quiet, but he is persistent. When I make the effort to remove…
Why I’m Online
Sep 3rd
I seem to always have quite a bit on my mind when it comes to how we as Christians (both individually and as a Church) should live out our faith. I have plenty of questions, and also quite a few opinions. It seems like blogging might be a good way to probe my mind, and…
