Theology & Worship
Following Your Heart or Following Your Mind?
Concerning heart and mind, I think it would be a grave mistake to pit one against the other or favor either heart or mind over the other. I think many in the Church today have a tendency towards extremism. For instance, they might see some people depending too much on emotions, so, in response to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Parable of the Lazy Slave
If we continue to do nothing with our lives, our fear becomes an excuse for laziness. At first laziness is a choice. But it soon becomes a habit—the result of choosing inaction at every opportunity until it becomes second nature. This predisposition to do nothing is wickedness in God’s eyes because it squanders our life and hinders us from the abundance He has in store for us.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Worship from an Honest Heart
Although I wrote this essay about seven years ago, it still rings very true for me. I hope there is something in it for you as well…
As the first chords were played, the audience of young people stood and began singing and clapping along with the music. Many raised their hands. Some sat or even [...]
“Immanuel”
Come let us worship and bow down
Kiss His cheek, see His crown
This Baby is Immanuel
Letters to Little C: How Can You Be Sure?
I remembered back to the one science class I took in college. In lab I learned that, since test results vary, it is best to take many measurements in order to ascertain the most accurate results. A fact is not scientifically viable unless it can be tested repeatedly and render like results.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )The Good News in a Nutshell
I gave my life to Jesus when I was young. Being committed to Jesus helped me to steer clear of some destructive decisions over the years. But He has also given me a meaning and purpose. Everything I do is for Him, to please Him and give Him glory.
That doesn’t mean I live the perfect [...]
In the Fourth Watch of the Night
Nothing good ever happens at 3 a.m.
If you’re awake at that hour, it’s almost always for the wrong reasons. Perhaps there is the off chance that some cable channel is showing an all-night marathon of your favorite show, but with TiVo now there is no reason to actually stay up and watch it. Most often, [...]
What about demons?
. . . on approaching the topic there is always the danger of giving too much credit to evil spirits or of allowing them too much influence in our psyche. The bottom line is that we need to be aware that we do have an unseen enemy out there. And not only should we be on our guard, but we need to be on the offensive, taking ground for the kingdom of God! To begin, biblically speaking, a demon is a hell-bent angel. . . .
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Toward Truth
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