From Tim Keller’s daily reading plan (and his fuller book) from YouVersion (below). I want this ultimate relationship with God. I want to grasp what Jesus did for me and all of mankind. I want to be in relationship with God to please Him, know Him, and resemble Him, as I love those around me …
Category: Faith
Jul 31
Church of Satan, Satanic Temple, and Theistic Satanism
I did some looking around this afternoon and wanted to write down what I found. I was prompted to do this research after an article appeared in the Washington Post titled, “An After School Satan Club could be coming to your kid’s elementary school.” I’ll comment on the article at the bottom. I am a practicing Christian. …
Jul 26
Godly Men by Rick Warren
Godly men, Timothy for example, were Caring Consistent Cooperative Considerate Courageous Audio sermon, titled A Courageous Attitude, at https://www.idisciple.org/sermon/a-courageous-attitude (also at rickwarren.org) Extensive write-up and notes here.
Jul 26
God protects and helps those in trouble
Read Ps 34:15-22 God shows favoritism (my word, maybe the wrong word) to those who believe. https://www.idisciple.org/verse/three-things-you-must-remember-when-rejected deals with Ps 34:19 and 3 keys for dealing with rejection
May 29
Relationship w Jesus ≠ Relationship w Abraham Lincoln
Loving God 101, Part 01: Relationship with God. Really??? “episode 85” from Jesus at 2 am podcast. Listen at http://www.jesusat2am.com/2015/05/21/introduction_to_christian_spiritual_formation_1/ Kirk Winslow says, “The ultimate goal is love – and love grows in relationship, not by performing a set of behaviors! In this episode I offer a short introduction to spiritual formation and take up the …
May 24
Faith devo.
This devotion has a good story of faith growing from a mustard seed. Through our faithful witness, we can bless future generations to come. Let’s strengthen our homes and produce, by His grace, a legacy for the Lord. A Legacy for the Lord Did He not make them one, having a remnant of the Spirit? …
Mar 24
The Three Bowls of Jesus’ Last 24 Hours on Earth
I like the comparison and contrast of the Three Bowls of Jesus’ Last 24 Hours on Earth Wash basin: Jesus Washes the disciples feet (at the Last Supper). He showed us that we are to be servants of others. Bowl of bread: broken and shared together at the Last Supper. Fellowship. Remembrance. Institution of the …
Mar 06
Lee Strobel, Apologetics
Lee Strobel (was an atheist who became a Christian and pastor and author) gives a message. He says that if Jesus lived in his house with him, he would notice two things about Jesus The door is open for questions. You can always ask Jesus questions. Jesus is authentic. He lives consistent with his message. …