Another great post from Heather at "Running the Race."
Author: Without Limit
My name is Tim, and I am a life-long mountaineer living on the northern plains, enjoying my God and a wild life without limits with him. Coming into a conscious union with Him has revolutionized my living every day. I am finding what Jesus meant when He said that He came that "they might have life, and have it to the full."
The fullness Christ lives in His children is not as the world sees fullness. It is not of the things of this world or the things that feed our flesh. It is bigger and better than that. It is the fullness of our God Himself! I hope this website will help some of you to find this life without limit as well.
Acceptance: The Gift of Difficulties
Part 2 in a series on acceptance of difficulties, trials, and suffering. “Whatever is in the cup that God is offering me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many joys, I am willing to take it because I trust Him.” - Elisabeth Elliot In the previous post, we …
Acceptance and the Problem With Bears
Acceptance and the Problem With Bears “That which does not kill you makes you stronger.” – attributed to Frederik Nietzsche One of my favorite quotes is this one from Frederik Nietzsche. It is because it has been handily rewritten by the wilderness community into this: “That which does not kill you makes you stronger...except bears. …
Taking It Personally
These are important truths for us to consider, and that should drive us to repentance. Hat tip to Heather Davis at Running the Race for this post.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Revelation 2:29
I’ve often heard it said that the church from Revelation which most resembles the modern American church is the lukewarm, spoiled church of Laodicea. And this is true.
As a whole, we do tend to be complacent in a rather shallow, wealthy, and self-serving social club we call the church. We neither offer a refreshing drink of cool Living Water to the world around us nor a sanitizing scalding from the heat of holy fire. We are, to use the modern vernacular, meh.
But the letter to Laodicea isn’t the only one we could take to heart as a solemn warning. Like Ephesus, many of us have forgotten our first love of the Lord – going through acts of service as if our works will save us and not His grace. We can…
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When Stuff Happens
John Eldredge is one of my favorite writers whose writings have significantly challenged my faith and moved my toward greater intimacy with my God. Over time you will find my reviews of his most influential books (so far) in my experience. In one of his books he writes about his former ministry partner, Brent. John …
Book Review: Secrets of the Vine
Secrets of the Vine, Bruce Wilkinson, Multnomah Books, 126 Pages Critical read Must read Good read Read if you want Read something else Why read this book: If you have read Wilkinson’s book, “The Prayer of Jabez,” you will know the purpose of our God in leading us into an impactful and significant life in …
The Tip of the Spear
In 1956, five missionaries, all young men with families, died at the hands of the Waodani natives in the jungles of Ecuador. Jim Elliot was among those who died by the spears of the people they were trying to save. Much of the world was riveted by the news reports of the five missing men, …
God Knows About the Boats
Amy Carmichael, the famous pioneer missionary to Japan and later to India more than 100 years ago, told of a time in which she was anxious because of a major set-back in her travels with two other missionaries. The group was returning to the mission station by boat, and the boat was late. Days late. …
Book Review: Living With Jesus Today
Living With Jesus Today Juan Carlos Ortiz Creation House, Carol Stream, IL 173 pages Critical read Must read Good read Read if you want Read something else Why you should read this book: Juan Carlos Oritz, a long time a pastor in Argentina and internationally-known speaker, was a unique and engaging resource for those wishing …
Minnesota and the Northern Plains Life
Here is a bit of what keeps us going through the winter on the Northern Plains. We are experiencing our third major snow event in the last two weeks, which has been punctuated by a couple of cold snaps in the range or -30 to -40 degrees. You folks in Alaska can roll your eyes, …
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