Daily Stirring {Marriage Monday}
I haven’t much time today, I don’t have a post pre-scheduled, and it’s already late, so I will keep this short. Looking again at Richard Baxter’s…
Lend a Hand
My youngest son selected this poem to read aloud in homeschool this morning. I hadn’t heard it before, and really enjoyed it, so I thought I…
But we’re NOT disjointed! {Marriage Monday}
In the last post, I discussed an illustration Richard Baxter made about lack of love in marriage. He compared marriage to a human body, and lack…
As a Bone Out of Joint {Marriage Monday}
Let’s look at last week’s quote from Richard Baxter again today, and think more about his comparison of the human body to the marriage relationship. Baxter…
This Kind of Eager Heart? {Weekend Heart Check}
from Jonathan Edwards’ Questions for Self-Examination: 2. Is my heart eager to learn of “any wicked way” in me? Do I honestly desire to…
As the Hand is to Help the Eye {Marriage Monday}
I have so, so many excerpts and links compiled to share on Marriage Mondays! I haven’t been able to post regularly, though I would really like…
Openness Toward God? {Weekend Heart Check}
On Fridays for the next while, I plan to post one of Jonathan Edwards’ Questions for Self-Examination. I have found them to be a helpful tool…
Kindling for a Holy Fire
Have you gathered kindling today? “When you look at your Bible, what do you see? I have learned to see the Bible as kindling for a…
No Higher Goal
“Men are characterized by many goals. They want security; they want happiness; they want material prosperity; they want power and influence; they want a reputation. All…
What ‘lights you up’?
There are three topics I am currently focusing on in my study time. I usually only study one passage, book, or topic at a time, but…
Two good reads for your weekend
Wow, has my life been busy! It feels really nice to finally have this opportunity to sit down alone in a quiet house (can you hear…
Where do you see yourself?
Where do you see yourself in the story depicted in this video? I’ve played multiple roles over the years, personally — some depicted here and some…
Sinners like Kermit Gosnell, and our infinitely holy God
“Through the trial of Kermit Gosnell, the world has had the veil between political stance and real life implications drawn back. Those who have been content…
Strife…or truth in love?
Do our churches fit Fuller’s descriptions of what early churches were, or his description of what they were not? Food for thought… “The primitive churches were…
Thinking Correctly
In one of his talks on Ultimate Apologetics, Dr. Jason Lisle of Answers in Genesis states a profound truth. He points out that Christians have a…
Prayer
I listened to this sermon today: Paul Washer ~ Pray and Be Alone with God Our pastor just finished preaching through The Lord’s Prayer, which has…
Praising God Today!
The fog has cleared! The test, or trial, or whatever it was that seemed to spiritually suffocate me for the last 12+ months…the trek through the…
A missionary to her friends
So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me all that…
Are you ready for church tomorrow? {Market Day of the Soul}
The Puritans considered the Lord’s Day to be the Market Day for the soul. Just as they made a weekly run to town to purchase food…
Faithful sowing
What are you and I doing to win souls today? What seeds might we sow into the hearts of our children, spouse, friends, neighbors, coworkers, physician,…
Pondering the Father’s Love
It’s been a very interesting day (ok, week). One of those days (weeks) full of both encouragement and discouragement, amongst other conflicting events and emotions. Days…
I had no hope…but!
Happy Easter, friends! I pray you truly know the hope in Christ which we celebrate each Lord’s Day and emphasize on Easter. If you do, then…
Assumptions
I’ve been reflecting on some recent conversations, and a common thread of hurt and frustration I am hearing. This common thread is rooted in assumptions. We…
My prayer today
I was so blessed by this prayer which was read as our call to worship at church yesterday, and thought I’d share: GREAT GOD, In public…
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