January 2008 Blog Posts (36)

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him

Paul in 2 Thess 1: 11 prayed that the saints would be found worthy of the call placed in their lives. Paul mentions this a few time, perhaps the most popular being his charge to Phillipi. "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." ( Phil…

Some of you have emailed requesting a synoposis of the book. More information can be found online at www.theappleyouwerefed.com and www.amazon.com…

DAVID (4)

David and the Dwarf (from Chas Swindoll's David, Man of Passion)

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do you believe that I am able to do

this?" "Yes, Lord," they replied. Then he touched their eyes and

said, "According to your faith will it be done to you"; and their

sight was restored. (Matthew 9:27-30a…

~ The Most Beautiful Name ~

Where can a more beautiful name than the name of…

15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

could some please explain this to me? I felt like I was lead to this after I was praying for my brother restore his relationship with me.

For anyone who's ever written anything personal, you know how difficult it is when others read it. It doesn't matter if it's a sentimental birthday card, a love letter, or a note to your son's teacher, when you write something intended to be read by others, there is a sense of dread...and hope. I've been a writer since I could write, but for the first time in my life, I feel like what I have to say should be read. Well, mostly I feel that way on good days.

I am stepping out of my…

I think beyond Him being God and ominiscient, there is something about Christ's human nature that allowed Him to sympathize with people. I don't know what it is. perhaps it's the fact that He is perfection. what was it about Christ that allowed Him to sympathize with those in need?

I believe Christ is a very very manly man, I don't suscribe to the "surfer dude" nor the stained-glass-window-teary-eyed idea of Christ. yet there is something about…

Does anyone else ever question why we live in this time? In all the epochs of time that God has ordained for us to live, why now? I've wondered whether I could live long ago, maybe when Jesus lived and changed the course of history, or when Solomon ruled Israel, or even when America was founded. I honestly don't think so, heck, I can hardly survive without air conditioning.

What does God have in store for this generation of believers, what is our calling in this present darkness? Our…

He just sat there, all alone

not knowing how to go on,

still asking the question why.

that night, while everyone lay asleep,

he slipped through the window

and ran to freedom.

he knelt by a calm river

only to glance at some weird busted kid.

he soon realized that it was him.

he couldn't let them bust him up

he was going to fight.

as he stood his ground,

a light shone from the heavens

and he knew that he…