Change Is Hard
Yesterday I walked out my door, on my way to work and said to myself, “Boy, isn’t this a beautiful day!” My next thought was, “I wonder if I’ll miss days like this when I get to Heaven.” Then, “Of course not, every day in heaven will be more wonderful than this one. I’ll be […]
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“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2–4) “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and […]
No Such Thing As Normal
One of the greatest thrills that a parent can have is when their little one sees them, clearly recognizes them, and calls them by name. Another cool time is when they take their first step. The other day, I had lunch with a family where there were four generations in the room. It was very […]
Serving the Wrong Thing
From Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, pg. 67.
Obeying Governing Authorities
I was reading in Romans this morning and came across the 13th chapter. It has been a much-quoted passage of late and got me to thinking. It is true that the letter was written to the church in Rome during the time either during or just before Nero, that famous fiddler. Some say that even though […]
Smoking
The topic of quitting smoking came up today. I grew up in a non-smoking home, so it was never something I had to deal with. I grew up in a Baptist home and drinking and smoking were just things Christians didn’t do. So, I didn’t ever do it. There have been times when I’ve enjoyed […]