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Inventory isn't fun, but it is a necessary part of good business practice. And for the believer, this time of year gives us several weeks in a row when we can evaluate and re-evaluate our lives, and what we are giving ourselves away to.
Recent Entries
God? Who Needs Him?May 31, 2013
Self-sufficient humanism. Paul saw it coming – “lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.”
Imago Dei
September 12, 2012
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Why Can't I Pray?
August 18, 2012
The bible gives us several reasons, but according to Jeremy Taylor, a deceitful heart is at the root of prayerlessness.
It's Not Rocket Science
July 23, 2012
To keep in step with the Spirit should be our daily quest. And if we are successful at that, all of life falls into place.
Theological Steak
April 10, 2012
These words by P. T. Forsythe on the magnificence of Christ's work are to theology what Ruth's Chris is to a good steak.
Describing the Indescribable
February 11, 2012
What we have in Christ will take all eternity to describe. But for one segment of one sermon, a great preacher made a mighty attempt.
Making Sense Of It All
January 30, 2012
Where are things headed? Is there rhyme and reason to the endless cycle of summer, fall, winter and spring? Is there a plan in place, or is randomness the explanation?
Advent - A Time For Taking Stock
December 2, 2008
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Paul was a realist, and he didn't beat around the bush. Father time marches on. And it shows. Just take a look in the mirror!! Or don't... The season of advent provides an opportunity to look inside, and to evaluate. How is life shaping my faith? Or how is faith shaping my life? Listen to Alfred Delp...
"Advent is a time when we ought to be shaken and brought to a realization of ourselves. The necessary condition for the fulfillment of Advent is the renunciation of the presumptuous attitudes and alluring dreams in which and by means of which we always build ourselves imaginary worlds." WATCH FOR THE LIGHT
In other words, we get self-deceived. The "eternity in our hearts" gets drowned out by all things temporal. John the Baptist traveled around with one basic message - he preached repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Why? Because he was called to "prepare the way for the Lord, to make straight paths for him."
We need preparing. Think of it as a housecleaning. A distinguished guest is coming, and you want to be prepared, so that he will be at home.
Paul was a realist, and he didn't beat around the bush. Father time marches on. And it shows. Just take a look in the mirror!! Or don't... The season of advent provides an opportunity to look inside, and to evaluate. How is life shaping my faith? Or how is faith shaping my life? Listen to Alfred Delp...
"Advent is a time when we ought to be shaken and brought to a realization of ourselves. The necessary condition for the fulfillment of Advent is the renunciation of the presumptuous attitudes and alluring dreams in which and by means of which we always build ourselves imaginary worlds." WATCH FOR THE LIGHT
In other words, we get self-deceived. The "eternity in our hearts" gets drowned out by all things temporal. John the Baptist traveled around with one basic message - he preached repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Why? Because he was called to "prepare the way for the Lord, to make straight paths for him."
We need preparing. Think of it as a housecleaning. A distinguished guest is coming, and you want to be prepared, so that he will be at home.
