Years ago I helped a group of people improve a building for a church in Mexico. As I watched the people in charge set up for the day, I noticed two men working with a long clear hose along side the building. They were making marks on the building. I had no clue [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Run That By Me One More Time
Posted in Pictures of Encouragement, tagged Christianity, consequences, elections, evangelism, Holy Spirit, marraige, parenting, religion on May 23, 2008 | Comments Off
Too Far Gone?
Posted in Pictures of Mercy & Grace, tagged Christianity, forgiveness, grace, haggai, mercy, religion, sin on May 19, 2008 | Comments Off
I have forty three years of human experience. The further I go down this road called life, the more apparent my need for God’s mercy and grace grows. His mercy and grace wash into my heart through the ministry of the Holy Spirit; I’m refreshed and relieved. But then my need for more begins to reveal [...]
Can You Say, “Insignificant”?
Posted in Pictures of Encouragement, Uncategorized, tagged Christ, comfort, eternal, faith, good works, hope, insignificant, reward, significance on May 16, 2008 | Comments Off
Do you remember Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood? I spent some time there as a child. He always wore the coolest sweaters; I usually wore my pajamas. We did a lot of cool things together. He would regularly ask me the same question, “Can you say..?” Did you learn a few words from Mr. Rogers [...]
Two Reasons To Call
Posted in Pictures of Mercy & Grace, tagged Christ, crossroads, failure, God, grace, mercy, mess, prayer on May 5, 2008 | Comments Off
While my daughter had her learner’s permit one of the things I tried to teach her was a sense of direction. The experience was a little like Yoda working with Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back…I felt older and smaller and greener by the time we were done!
Her task was to find her way [...]
Life at the Crossroads when God is being Subtle
Posted in Pictures of Subtlety, tagged Christ, christian, crossroads, decision making, faith, God's will, trust on May 3, 2008 | Comments Off
“Lord, what do You want me to do? Your word doesn’t speak directly to this crossroads in my life. I have multiple options that are moral and even wise. Which way should I go?”
Ever prayed words like these in the quiet of your heart? Perhaps you’re pacing back and forth at a [...]
