In the devo today by @BearGrylls he has a good word about God-Confidence. Cf https://www.mandyandmichele.com/true-confidence-comes-from-god/# Graphics : https://x.com/drolsen314/status/1762851578350911848?s=61&t=1To83REIhj1lNshdBovbuA
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Feb 28
God-Confidence
Feb 27
Establishing daily motivation
In retirement there are some days in which I have a hard time getting motivated. Looking within myself, is sporadic at best, and generally of little value. Here’s a simple process : ‘ In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:6
Feb 04
Alistair Begg
Determining right & wrong based on the Bible it’s tough, because we are mortals. As people of faith, we should try to do it anyway.@AlistairBegg logically & Biblically moved the needle.Good, article here by Russel Moore. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/alistair-begg-lgbtq-wedding-controversy-russell-moore.html
Dec 11
The Ballad of the White Horse
The Ballad of the White Horse is an epic poem by G. K. Chesterton. The poem narrates how King Alfred (in England) was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun with the aid of the Virgin Mary. The Danes are (hopeless) pagans, and king Alfred is (a faithful) Christian. I consider …
Sep 14
Biblical inspiration from Zig Ziglar
Dripping with Christian positivity. “I would like to be remembered as a man who loved the Lord, loved his wife, loved his family, and who did everything he could for his fellow man. Zig Ziglar https://www2.cbn.com/article/not-selected/zig-ziglar-better-good includes lots of biblical inspiration. What’s the biggest piece of advice Ziglar has for someone? “I would say continue …
Aug 22
Raising the next generation to be faithful is a challenge, but our calling
I found this article, titled 7 challenges of generational Christianity, to be interesting and thought-provoking. https://www.christianpost.com/voices/7-challenges-of-generational-christianity.html I think these are real and actual challenges that Christian parents need to be aware of. It is my prayer that my children and grandchildren would be raised so that they may become, and grow, faithful Christians. There are …
May 30
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Check out these wonderful lyrics and an explanation. https://thejesusquestion.org/2012/07/09/the-battle-hymn-of-the-republic-its-origin-and-meaning/ He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat:Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!Our God is marching on.
Mar 07
The Decline and Renewal of the American Church
The Decline and Renewal of the American Church by Tim Keller https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/decline-and-renewal-of-the-american-church-extended/
Jan 16
God is Working For Us, In Us, and Through Us
God is Working For Us, Providence, Prevenient Grace The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and …
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