I wonder how long it will take me to catch on to things. I wonder at the oscillations in my life, the inconsistencies, the incongruities, (“not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of”), the blindness to the depth of my own sin, the insensitivity to my own nature, the confusion,...
Ephesians 2:8-9 says it clearly: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.” Sometimes people incorrectly stop reading there–the thought continues in verse 10: “For we are God’s workmanship,...
The first time I saw the movie “The 10 Commandments“, I was impressed with the special effects. Remember though, the movie came out in 1956. I don’t remember how old I was when I saw it, but it was long before I accept Christ as my Savior. Thus the movie...
It’s difficult for me to admit that I’m not being honest with people. I really don’t like talking about my ailments. Indeed, my primary reason is that rather give glory to God for his many blessings. Sometimes I’ll drop hints about how I feel but try to close the subject...
I’ve been working on two personal projects recently. One was getting my speech recognition software working on my computer. I waited too long to try it again. I felt that I had been burned enough times in the past and simply didn’t have the desire, time, or money to invest...
Our church community has an adult Bible study (ABF) called Foundations which runs during the school year every Sunday. It was a privilege for me to go through the course – twice so far. It isn’t just that I’m slow and needed to repeat it, I’m excited about this study...
No, this isn’t my final journal entry, Lord willing. I’ve had a fever for 4 weeks*** now along with some other disturbing symptoms. When I look up these symptoms to see what might be going on with me, it looks like it could be something serious – but treatable. It...
Purpose: There are a lot of things that come to my mind, things which seem to have some importance. But when considered in light of the Eternal, all of a sudden those same things become much less important or even empty, vain. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. So...
I recently received an email from an old friend. Here’s it what it said: In a way we all have similar decisions to make in life. We want security and in our culture financial security is at the top of the list. But we also find reason to risk our...
I’m not one to use words or concepts lightly. Some people will say it’s a “miracle” when they got a certain job or when their team won a game. It may well have been a miracle, but the term is used too lightly, too recklessly. Creation is a miracle. It’s...