Sometimes the thought goes through your head, “Why bother?” It happened to me last week in, of all places a Costco parking lot. We went on a Saturday, which was probably a mistake, to pick up a few things. After driving around the parking lot for some time looking for a spot to park (not [...]
Archive for the ‘faithfulness’ Category
Why Bother?
Posted in Christian life, faithfulness, my life on April 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Incarnation as a Model for Ministry and Sanctification
Posted in discipleship, faithfulness, Ministry, Spiritual Disciplines on October 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In the incarnation, “the world became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14a). When Jesus took on humanity, He was, and now is, undiminished deity united with perfect humanity in one person forever. He is 100% God and 100% man. The truth of the incarnation (or “en-fleshment” of God the Son) is a model for [...]
Staying by the Stuff
Posted in Bible, Christian life, faithfulness, obedience on February 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are times when you’re exhausted – you need a rest. In our production-worshipping culture, which has also seeped into the church, resting for a time can be looked upon by some as laziness or sloth. How does God see it? In 1 Samuel 30, while David and his men are still on the run [...]
Encouraging Words
Posted in Christian life, encouragement, faithfulness on September 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thus the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. And the LORD gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers. Not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the [...]
John Wooden, R.I.P.
Posted in faithfulness, Sports, Uncategorized on June 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Terry Mattingly has written a good tribute to John Wooden, possibly the greatest coach ever, in his weekly column. Read it here. Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is legendary, his players speak incredibly highly of him, and he maintained a sterling reputation throughout his 99 years. But his most important trait was his faith in and faithfulness [...]
It Has to Mean Something
Posted in Christian life, faithfulness, obedience on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our Christian faith and the doctrines we believe (and to which we cling tenaciously) have to mean something. It’s imperative that we answer the question, “So what?” When someone desires to formally become a member in most evangelical and Bible-believing churches, they’ll be asked a series of questions which will be doctrinal in nature. [...]
Not Ashamed
Posted in Christian life, faith, faithfulness, Gospel, obedience on August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some teenagers don’t want to be seen with their parents (thankfully not all of them!). “Drop me off a block away from school” or “Mom, don’t hug me in public!” they may say. They’re embarrassed by their parents and may even be ashamed of them. They aren’t always that way, but it’s a difficult time [...]
“After two whole years”
Posted in Bible, Christian life, faithfulness, obedience on April 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Joseph had been wrongly imprisoned in Genesis 39 – he was faithful and obedient to God and Potiphar’s wife made up a story. “Some time after this,” according to Genesis 40:1, “the cupbearer of the king of Egypt and his baker committed an offense against their lord the king of Egypt.” They found themselves sharing [...]
A Prayer from Lamentations
Posted in faithfulness, gratitude, prayer on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lam. 3:22-23) Father, Your faithfulness is great – it reaches to the heavens and fills the universe. There’s no end to it. You’re consistent, reliable, constant, and steady. You always [...]
Something Older but Still Relevant
Posted in Bible, faithfulness on February 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
(I wrote this nearly six years ago, but it is still relevant.) By electing V. Gene Robinson, and openly homosexual man, to the office of Bishop, the Episcopalian Church in the United States (ECUSA) has exposed the real issue in the matter – the matter of authority. Specifically, the authority of Scripture in the [...]
