The past couple of weeks I have been working the back acre to clear it of underbrush and have removed 18 trees. All this is to create a outdoor play area for the grandkids and the children of guests. No need for boredom when there is fresh air. So far there is a tire swing…
The J.O.Y. Principle
Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’…
No Absolute Truth?
“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 ESV That’s the statement made so heavily in the 1970’s with the resurgence of Rationalism. Or “That’s your truth but not mine!” When I hear someone say there is no absolute truth I ask them if they are sure about that followed by are…
What We know Is Foundational
For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. …
Hearing Aids Are In Place
He who has ears to hear,let him hear. Today I was able to get hearing aids for the first time in my life. It is nice to hear clearly again and not have to ask people to repeat themselves. I have been told I can connect it to my iPhone which will be nice, but…
Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul, on Thee, when sorrows rise, on Thee, when waves of trouble roll, my fainting hope relies. 2 But oh! When gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call Thee mine; the springs of comfort seem to fail, and all my hopes decline. Yet gracious God, where shall I flee?…
Dyslexic Faith
And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Matthew 9:11 Why do I see the sins of others more than my own? Why do I judge others but despise others judging me? Why do I question showing mercy to others but expect it…
Only A Holy God
Yesterday I was up early enough to get ready for church and have time to watch the live stream from Parkside Church’s first service. One of the songs they sang was “Only A Holy God”. I have been singing it all day yesterday and woke up this morning with it in my mind. Here are…
Can I Be Encouraged Even Though I Am Selfish?
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more…
It Is Impossible To Sin
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I have been pondering this in my heart and mind…