“When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Turn againContinue reading “Bible Study: Psalm 126”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Taking in the Word
We just finished another course at school and the end discussions surrounded the topic of appropriating the Scriptures. In the sense of Bible study it is how a person processes the Scriptures that they just read. How a person takes the Word of God in is very important thing to consider for having a healthyContinue reading “Taking in the Word”
My Favorite Books
My Favorite Books This goes to say that my favorite book is Bible. It is without equal. I do want to say though that it is unlike any other book in that is it truly sacred Scripture. It is made alive by Holy Spirit and that changes the approach to which we come to itContinue reading “My Favorite Books”
Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church
Book reviews are something that haven’t made it into my blog so far. So, I am fairly new at this endeavor even though reading is a favorite pastime of mine. My personal library is in my house and it is growing because of my reignited passion for actual books instead of on my kindle (iPadContinue reading “Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church”
Judge – a word filled with impossibilities.
It is impossible for us to judge fully but it is impossible for us not to judge at all. I take this from my understanding of the word. As I understand, to judge something or someone means to determine what is either… 1) Correct and incorrect Continue reading “Judge – a word filled with impossibilities.”
The Believer and Sin
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, weContinue reading “The Believer and Sin”
Biblical Creation
Within the last few weeks there was released a poll done by the Pew Forum on American adherence to the theory of evolution, theistic evolution, and creationism. It is disappointing to hear that only roughly one out of every three Americans still believe in creationism. Let me define these for you… Evolution – Life as weContinue reading “Biblical Creation”
What is right?
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” -Jeremiah 17:9- “In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” -Judges 21:25- “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him itContinue reading “What is right?”
Revival Thoughts – Number 5
In the spring of 1993 my family was on the way home from a revival week that had ended on Sunday night. I remember laying down in the seat as we neared home I remember my thoughts vividly. I remember thinking that I wanted a voice like my grandfather when he preached. It could fillContinue reading “Revival Thoughts – Number 5”
Revival Thoughts – Number 4
“Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? and she answered, It is well.” – 2 Kings 4:26 If you look at this woman’s situation you know that all is not well.Continue reading “Revival Thoughts – Number 4”
