Incarnation: Poem & Prose
Listen to two great writers on the incarnation of Jesus into our bodies. The first is a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins and the second is an insightful illustration from C.S. Lewis. Maybe this will help...
View ArticleG.K. Chesterton
I was reading a book last night and came across this great story about G.K. Chesterton. I thought some folks might find it funny. G.K. was known for his humor and wit. He was very influential in the...
View ArticleThe Promise of A New Moleskine
In my hands I hold 240 blank pages, neatly folded and bound anxiously waiting for ideas and ink. Jesus I commit all of these pages to you and your kingdom. I hope that it will be filled with your...
View ArticleA Commitment to Psalm 51
I can no longer afford to live my life without fully digesting and putting to memory Psalm 51. When I am away from my Bible I need it. I need it in the most unexpected places. The sheer grace that...
View ArticleLearning from that Little Drummer
So, this year I am listening to the grand old Christmas carols and trying to learn the words and understand the lyrics. One song that has especially surprised me and I have come to love is, Little...
View ArticleFasting
I fasted on Monday and I have found something out by doing it. My ability to be annoyed and angered was greatly increased. I wanted lunch so bad. I wanted my little apple sauce cup! That reminded me of...
View ArticleLearning from that Little Drummer 2
I Have No Gift…What’s In Your Hands? What do you give a King? What gift could possibly be given to someone who has so much? If you think it’s hard shopping for your dad each Christmas, try shopping...
View ArticleLearning from that Little Drummer 3
I Played My Best For Him What mom would want their baby serenaded with a drum? Maybe a piano, guitar or harp, but not a drum. That’s why I love this little drummer. Serenading baby Jesus with a drum...
View ArticleBook Review: Letters by Modern Mystic
* * * * * Letters by A Modern Mystic Frank C. Laubach 5 Stars! Frank Laubach is genuine and passionate about keeping Jesus in his mind. If you are wanting to step up your discipleship to...
View ArticleRepentance Analogy
I was getting ready this morning and my internal wheels were spinning–as usual. I was trying to think of a good analogy for repentance. And then all of the sudden it hit me! The analogy isn’t perfect...
View ArticleKingdom Now Project
I wanted to invite all who are interested to join me and some friends on Tuesday Night as we go to downtown Dallas and feed and pray with the homeless. We will be meeting at my office at 6:30 PM and...
View ArticleRepentance is Better than Sacrifice
Psalm 51.16 “For you do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken and a contrite heart, O, God, You will not...
View ArticleSaturday Afternoon Crucifixion
I would be lying if I said that I was less than excited about our service project yesterday. Looking back I realize that I can be a real charlatan sometimes. Flesh can be deceiving. Our mission was to...
View Article20 Ways of Avoiding Consumptive Society
There is one book that is striking in its wisdom and practicality. I have found it to be one of the few guides to actual living with Jesus in our modern culture. The book is Freedom of Simplicity, by...
View ArticleA Lesson From Albert Schweitzer
When Albert Schweitzer visited America, newspaper reporters asked him why he traveled in the 3rd class section of the train. He answered,”Because there is no 4th class!”
View ArticleGuarding Instruction
“Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her for she is your life.” Proverbs 4.13 Reading this morning I stumbled over a passage of scripture and it stirred my affections once more for Jesus....
View ArticleSalvation is NOT for Sale.
Salvation is not for sale. We don’t peddle Jesus like Oxy Clean. Frantically going over all the amazing benefits of this cleansing product. We don’t try to convince people that Jesus is the logical...
View ArticleObservations from Mark 5.1-20
The Gaderenes only hope was to bind this crazed-demonic man so he could do no more harm to himself or others. Jesus solution was to go beyond the physical–He went inside the man’s body and excercised...
View ArticleThe Spirit of the Disciplines, By Dallas Willard.
Been reading through The Spirit of the Disciplines and thought I would post some quotations for anyone interested. This is such a good book. Now if I could just do what it says. All men of the modern...
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