Here in Nebraska I’ve found I can see the morning’s sunrise from the sofa in the front room when I have my quiet time. The variety of God’s creation amazes me: with clouds / without clouds. vibrant colors / subtle hues. long previews / rapid sunrises.
The other morning I found myself wondering “How many [...]
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God – A Prolific Artist.
Posted in Christian Authenticity, Devotional Thoughts, God, Religion, Selah - Think About It, Vibrance in Ministry, Walk with God, worship, tagged Daily Life, Grateful Heart, gratitude, LinkedIn, Reflections, thankfulness on November 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Titus: September “Community Devotional”
Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Discussions, Titus, Walk with God on August 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Titus
Paul, a bond-servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, [2] in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, [3] but at the proper time manifested, even His [...]
An Invitation –
Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Discussions, Selah - Think About It, Walk with God, tagged Titus on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve done this on occasion here on Vibrance, with Philippians and the Proverbs - it’s time to give it another go. The idea came to me in church today.
We’ve been thinking about the fruit of the Spirit this summer at Spring Creek Church, and today Pastor Chip concluded the series, talking about self-control. When he [...]
Wonderful Juxtaposition
Posted in Christian Authenticity, Christianity, Devotional Thoughts, Religion, Selah - Think About It, Vibrance in Ministry, Walk with God, discipleship, pastoral ministry, worship, tagged confidence, Faith, guidance, LinkedIn, Reflections, Resolve, Thoughts, worship on August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I read this morning from Isaiah 55. The insight thoughts I read on this chapter included these words:
Coming to the Lord costs a man nothing and, at the same time, costs him everything.
The offer is free in that a man need not give anything in exchange for his salvation. “Everyone who thirsts, come to the [...]
Packing my Library
Posted in Christianity, Devotional Thoughts, God, Vibrance in Ministry, Walk with God, church, worship on July 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A lot of people enjoy good books, and I’m one of them. As a boy I’d fall asleep listening to Denver sports, a Hardy Boys mystery in-hand. Dad would check on me, mark my page, click the radio off and turn out my light when he went to bed.
Dad instilled in me a love of [...]
I Love Sundays
Posted in Christian Authenticity, Christianity, Devotional Thoughts, God, Religion, Selah - Think About It, Vibrance in Ministry, Walk with God, discipleship, pastoral ministry, worship, worship team on June 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I have a date today. I’m so excited!
We get to be together, talk to each other, it’s going to be wonderful!
(But I thought you were already married—)
I am – Brenda and I celebrated 31 years together earlier this month, and we’re trusting God for many more enjoyable years to come. Because I’ve placed my trust [...]
God Is At Work –
Posted in Christian Authenticity, Devotional Thoughts, Family, God, Job Search, Prayer, Selah - Think About It, Walk with God, discipleship, mentoring, pastoral ministry, worship, tagged LinkedIn on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have a framed saying in our dining room:
I believe in the sun,
even when it is not shining.
I believe in love,
even when I do not feel it.
I believe in God,
even when He is silent.
It was discovered written on the wall of a Nazi concentration camp.
What encouraging words, realizing the conditions in which they were penned!
God [...]
How Difficult it Must Have Been
Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Discussions, Religion, Selah - Think About It, Walk with God on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hannah – Elkanah – Peninnah & her children apparently all lived under one roof.
That had to have been difficult.
Yesterday in our Joint Heirs life-group / ABF we talked about Hannah’s defining moment (1 Samuel 1 &2) as it related to her unfulfillment (inability to have children).
The question surfaced as we talked about Peninnah, Elkanah’s other [...]
Opulence Incarnate
Posted in Christianity, Devotional Thoughts, Selah - Think About It on May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s no secret. I like fountain pens.
If I had the wherewithal I’d have a few more than I do.
A fountain pen is jewelry in a way, only it does more than peek out of your pocket at the curious, or pique the attention of someone who watches you sign something. A guy can write with [...]
Future Glory’s Influence on Today
Posted in Christian Authenticity, Christianity, Devotional Thoughts, Discussions, God, Selah - Think About It, Walk with God, tagged future glory, heaven, pain, suffering, trials, troubles on May 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For the believer in Jesus Christ, the promise of His imminent return encourages us to right living. We’ve been studying Heaven the last few weeks in our life group, (I’m loving team-teaching with Brenda!) and the question came to mind as we prepared for this week:
All this study of things future could get heady and [...]
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