While this is not directed at anyone in particular (I have heard these comments from several quarters), I wanted to make a statement, again, as to why I am blogging. I am responding to those who suggest I am doing this for my own therapeutic gain. This is a misunderstanding of my purpose. To be … Continue reading “Must Be Therapeutic For Him…”
Category: Encouragement
Happy Valentine’s Day, God’s Beloveds!
Scars Are Our Badges Of Beauty On this Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share a sermon God has used to encourage my soul. It is by a very prophetic and wise man of God. His name is Bob Sorge. He knows the depths of suffering and what it means to wait upon the Lord. I … Continue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day, God’s Beloveds!”
My Spiritual Battle Prayer
In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. -Psalm 25:1-3, NIV When … Continue reading “My Spiritual Battle Prayer”
Of Flames And Floods
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your … Continue reading “Of Flames And Floods”
Living in the “How Long, O Lord?s”
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? … How long will my enemy be exalted over me? -Psalm 13:1a, 2b, NKJV Powerlessness I hate the feeling of powerlessness. And the author of this Psalm gives voice to this feeling well. He writes about feeling forgotten by God. And he writes about watching his … Continue reading “Living in the “How Long, O Lord?s””
Lessons From His Scars
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop … Continue reading “Lessons From His Scars”
Advice To Other Pastors–Don’t Muddy the Water!
The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them. -Ezekiel 18:20, NIV So … Continue reading “Advice To Other Pastors–Don’t Muddy the Water!”
PSA: Not Your Mess To Fix
Dear faithful spouse, It is not your job to fix the marriage mess caused by your adulterous spouse’s infidelity. You did not create this mess. And you are not even a little responsible for his/her sin. It flowed out of his/her heart alone as Scripture teaches (see post here). The adultery and subsequent consequences (like … Continue reading “PSA: Not Your Mess To Fix”
With Actions And Truth
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. – I John 3:18, NIV Who has loved you “with actions and in truth?” What did they do? AG lent me his car when mine was broken down, and I needed to get to work. He also sat with … Continue reading “With Actions And Truth”
You will not drown
When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. -Psalm 142:3 (NIV) 1 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned … Continue reading “You will not drown”