Category Archives: faith
Does Sickness Bless You?
The Sick Child, Edward Munch, 1885-1886 “A man was lying there who had been sick for thirty-eight years.” John 5:5 That was a long time to be sick. It is very hard to be an invalid year after year. This day’s reading may come to some who have been thus afflicted, and we may [...]
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming!
For the video snippet of Tony Campolo’s sermon, please check out: http://brokenbelievers.com/2011/04/23/its-friday-but-sundays-coming-video/ Dr. Tony Campolo tells the story of a little preaching competition that he had with his pastor during services at the church where he attends. Dr. Campolo tells how he preached the “perfect” sermon, perfect in every way. He had taken the congregation to the [...]
Be Ye Glad
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:13, KJV BE YE GLAD Lyrics In these days of confused situations. In these nights of a restless remorse, When the heart and the soul of the nation, [...]
Led Aside by Jesus
“He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” –Mark 8:23, NIV I imagine the gentleness and the kindness of Jesus–we see Him leading this man out of town to [...]
Love, Not Nails
When Jesus walked the Via Dolorosa, it was an intentional act. There was no fear in being crucified. He carried His cross like a well earned trophy. Jesus understood perfectly what was going to happen. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” John 10:11, NLT It was love, [...]
The Glory of Understanding His Ways
Understanding the way our Father works is a personal passion for me. I did not major in theology, and so many things have to be painstakingly explained to me, but I will occasionally find something that is really insightful. A critical need we have is understanding the subtleties and significance of being made right with God (justification) [...]
Just Enough Knowledge of Self: Linda K. Meets C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite Christian authors. It can take some thought to get the point he is making in some of his writings, but the effort is well worth the understanding that I gain. Some time ago I bought a journal that consisted of various C.S. Lewis quotes followed by about a [...]
Prayer for the Weak and Lonely
Let us pray . . . God our comforter, you are a refuge and a strength for us, a helper close at hand in times of distress. Enable us so to hear the words of faith that our fear is dispelled, our loneliness eased, our anxiety calmed, and our hope reawakened. May your Holy Spirit [...]
Going Crossless
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matt. 10:38 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matt. 16:24 We can so easily process our faith to something respectable and somewhat [...]