While sifting and sorting through what remains of our home and our earthly belongings, Pam and I sweated and wept as we looked through the ash heap…… Read more “More Fiery Perspective”
Category: Know and live from the Scriptures
Proven and Refined by Fire
The last couple posts about fiery experiences in my life raise the question of God’s protection as described in Isaiah 43:2,3: When you pass through the waters,…… Read more “Proven and Refined by Fire”
God’s Promise of Protection
Isaiah 43:2-3a When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When…… Read more “God’s Promise of Protection”
Clinging
As I write, the fire in the mountains above Colorado Springs is 98 percent contained and has consumed 18,247 acres. It has been surreal seeing the destruction.…… Read more “Clinging”
Dig Down Deep
Just a few days ago, my wife, Pam, and I stood on a hilltop in the dark, surrounded by others watching flames and smoke swallow the foothills…… Read more “Dig Down Deep”
Proud Papa
Pam and I recently became grandparents for the first time. I had been told by more experienced grandparents about what would happen in my soul, but I…… Read more “Proud Papa”
What if There’s Something Better Than Religion?
As a young man I remember being told things like: Jesus didn’t come to set up a religion, He came to establish a relationship with us and…… Read more “What if There’s Something Better Than Religion?”
Calling All Under-Achievers
In the religious circles I grew up in, guilt seemed to be a prime motivator to keep me in line, or to prompt me toward obedience and…… Read more “Calling All Under-Achievers”
Do You Relate to God in the Third Person?
I was out for a run recently, listening to worship music on my iPod. I was talking to the Lord, asking why I was feeling distant from…… Read more “Do You Relate to God in the Third Person?”
Holiness is not Perfection
As followers of Jesus, we are all called to holiness (see 1 Peter 1:15). But I know I don’t get “it” right every time. And I can…… Read more “Holiness is not Perfection”