Maybe you remember the commercial of a few years ago – it was a public service announcement for the National Basketball Association focusing on the good deeds of some of its players. One particular advertisement featured a boy from New Jersey who went to an event where Keith Van Horn (there’s a “blast from the [...]
Archive for March, 2009
It Was a Good Day
Posted in Bible, Ministry, church, memorizing Scripture, my life, preaching on March 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The Causes of and Cures of a Hard Heart
Posted in faith in life, gratitude, obedience on March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of weeks ago, I preached on Mark 6:45-52 in our continuing study of that Gospel. After Jesus had walked on the water toward the disciples boat in the midst of a storm, Mark writes, “And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did [...]
Jonathan Edwards’ 26th Resolution
Posted in Quotes, The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards, love of God on March 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Resolved, To cast away such things, as I find do abate my assurance.
This resolution continues the thought of the 25th resolution which deals with Edwards doing everything he can to root out whatever causes him to doubt God’s love for Him. He says he will “cast way” whatever my hinder his assurance in that regard.
That [...]
Verse of the Moment
Posted in Verse of the Moment, my life, sovereignty of God, the will of God on March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” (Prov. 16:9)
Saturday proved this verse (of course it didn’t need proving – maybe confirmation is a better word). I had my day planned because there were several things I needed to accomplish including my sermon for the next day. Nothing wrong with [...]
“The Titanic Illustration”
Posted in Gospel, Quick Takes, politics on March 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last night, while listening to the radio, I heard something that made me cringe.
But first, the speaker – someone I respect immensely as a brother in Christ – made a statement I heartily agree with. He said that it’s possible for a Christian to become so invested in politics (even in good causes) that they [...]
“Change”
Posted in Quick Takes, politics on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When Senator Barack Obama was campaigning, he said he would bring change to and transform America. As President, Barack Obama is indeed bringing change and transformation.
That’s what a majority of American voters wanted and that’s what we’re getting.
The United States is being changed and transformed before our very eyes into a nation and society that [...]
Jonathan Edwards – Resolution # 25
Posted in Quotes, The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards, love of God on March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Resolved, To examine carefully, and constantly, what that one thing in me is, which causes me in the least to doubt of the love of God: and to direct all my forces against it.
May I do the same thing – carefully and constantly!
