This is a second installment in a series on the Biblical priority given to a conversational relationship with the Holy Spirit within us. The previous post was published February 6. Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers that we have the mind of Christ – how will He make us of that mind if He does …
Category: Relating to God
Our Only Boast
In the previous post on this topic, we explored the words of Paul in Galatians 6:14 about his only boast being in the cross of Christ. Paul, in his words to the Galatian disciples, is echoing an idea that comes from a passage in the Old Testament, one that is quoted several times in the …
The Cross Our Boast
Galatians 6:14-16 “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and …
Great Books 2019
What makes a book great? There are all kinds of standards and measures for the writing of books. People have differing opinions. One person's masterpiece is another person's meaningless drivel. How do we know what makes a book great? I have a short list of characteristics that I use in measuring the value of the …
Seeking the King: All In
Image via Factsandfaith.org “We might be wise to follow the insight of the enraptured heart rather than the more cautious reasoning of the theological mind.” ― A. W. Tozer The previous post explored the earnestness of the shepherds and Simeon in seeking their King, Jesus. These seekers demonstrated a commitment that can only be described …
Wise Men Still Seek Him
Perhaps you remember the bumper sticker from years ago: “Wise men still seek Him.” How true that is. It is the wisest thing one can do in this life, to seek after our Savior and King. Yet to seek our King as He deserves and demands is a costly pursuit. Those who come to know …
Christmas, The Great Adventure
The advent of our Savior is truly a great adventure. “Advent” is the root word for adventure, giving the impression of the arrival or appearance of something risky and wondrous. The Advent we celebrate has a wild and risky edge to it, because our God has always chosen wildness as one of His trademarks. Listen …
Christmas Rescue and Transfer
He had fallen and landed on a ledge. He needed help. I had a group of student climbers out on the rock for an all-day class on leading and anchors. I could see another party on the rock to my left. One of their members was laying on a ledge some distance below the top. …
Advent: The Appearing
“The Lord is coming, always coming. When you have ears to hear and eyes to see, you will recognize him at any moment of your life. Life is Advent; life is recognizing the coming of the Lord.” _ Heri Nouwen The season of Advent celebrations has begun. The term, “Advent,” means “coming” or “appearing.” We …
Selfless Love
"There is one and only one possible road to joy: selfless love." - Peter Kreeft Our God desires from each of us a covenant love toward Himself that is relentless in the pursuit of intimacy and communion, unfailing in its focus upon Him daily. A love that never fails. Some might think that this is …
Without Limit 