But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. – Hebrews 11:6, KJV We were singing this song in church today. The lyrics struck me as good reminders for those who find … Continue reading “Another Song of Encouragement”
Category: Encouragement
Major Catholic Church Development Regarding Annulments and Adultery
Big News Reported On CNN: “Pope Francis makes annulment of marriages cheaper and easier” by Delia Gallagher and Daniel Burke (click on article title above for link) I am not Catholic. My understanding of marriage is more in line with Protestantism, of course. I am an evangelical and a Lutheran minister, after all. In my … Continue reading “Major Catholic Church Development Regarding Annulments and Adultery”
Remember Who Is Our God
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the … Continue reading “Remember Who Is Our God”
Personal Growth Versus Accepting Blame
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. – Mark 7:20-23, KJV, (emphasis mine) … Continue reading “Personal Growth Versus Accepting Blame”
Testify!
Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert. Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. -Psalm 126:3-5, NLT Sometimes it is impossible to see through the tears. You feel like you have planted a whole NATION of fields with your tears and … Continue reading “Testify!”
Make Friends With YOURSELF!
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. -Psalm 139:14, KJV It was a day in the winter of 2013. That day I awoke to the realization that I actually liked myself. I was not full of self-loathing. No longer did I feel … Continue reading “Make Friends With YOURSELF!”
Christianity Is NOT the Problem!
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.” – Matthew 23:27-28, KJV Jesus … Continue reading “Christianity Is NOT the Problem!”
Personal Integrity
When Peter saw him [John], he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” – John 21:21-22, NIV It is understandable. You have been soul raped and your world has been turned upside down by your partner’s selfish, … Continue reading “Personal Integrity”
A Chaplain’s Unique Perspective
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was … Continue reading “A Chaplain’s Unique Perspective”
Works All Things For Good…Nine Years Today
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28, KJV DM on August 19th, 2006 Today marks what would have been my nine year anniversary of being married to my (now) ex-wife. The strange thing is sadness … Continue reading “Works All Things For Good…Nine Years Today”