Monthly Archives: March 2010

This blog is somewhat directed to those who I live with… whether it be at home, work, church or wherever.  You are each a somewhat regular personal contact in my life. We are coming up on Good Friday and Easter.  These … Continue reading →

Psalm 16:7-8,   I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.  I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Prudence and … Continue reading →

Who am I, that I would take up position    behind this thing called ‘the pulpit’?   The pulpit, therefore, (and I name it filled with solemn awe, that bids me well beware with what intent I touch that holy thing;) … Continue reading →

Lord God, teach me to always turn to you for my joy and salvation.  Guard me from finding solace in blissful ignorance.  Let me know joy and peace in the midst and in the face of difficulty.  Let my hope be in … Continue reading →

I really appreciated this message from John Piper on “Charles Spurgeon: Preaching Through Adversity“, given back in 1995 at a pastors conference. This quote which he includes in his message came back to mind on sunday morning as I sat … Continue reading →

The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.  And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden,  but of the tree … Continue reading →

“God… why do You put up with this?!” I AM.  I put up with you and I display My glory in My grace and mercy. But this guy…. “Yes.  and so do you.”  “Do you want justice?” Well… yes, errr umm … Continue reading →

“I’m a jerk… I’m unloving.” Loving people… that’s fun!  That’s joyful!  I want that. Ouch!  This one is touching places and I can feel them.  Here’s one way I can tell… I keep coming up with list’s of justifications for … Continue reading →

For all you passionate, persistent, persevering readers on the chronological flight through the Bible… maybe you’ll enjoy these comments from John Piper.  I know, I know you feel like you’ve got it memorized at this point, but… Theological Reasons for … Continue reading →

“The best way to waste your pulpit is to preach your own thoughts instead of preaching God’s thoughts.” How many people expend themselves to find the BEST way to do their very worst?  Silly right?!  Ridiculous…right?  But isn’t that our … Continue reading →