How do we reflect that which we do not see?

“The turning of the mind upward is half the battle. We cannot expect it to reflect that toward which it does not turn.” — Charles H. Spurgeon Thinking this morning on Colossians 3 about keeping our focus on God.  It is so hard in this world of entertainment and escapism to find a focus that keeps […]

The Favorite Child

Do you have a favorite child? What does the Bible say about raising children?

My wife always says I have a favorite child. I don’t think I do, although one annoys me a little less than others. 🙂 Still I try and be fair however I am easily manipulated by my crazy little girls. Last night we had a MATCH Homeschool Co-Op showcase and four of my kids played music and/or had […]

Spoiler Alert! – He is RISEN!

Easter Spoiler Alert - He is Risen

One of the best parts of Easter is that we get to point out all the spoiler alerts that Jesus himself gave to his disciples and followers.  What an oportunity to shout that Christ is risen!  There is so much more than the “Destiny” of the cross. Happy Easter!   My new favorite song for […]

Holy Week – Day 6

Good Friday - Jesus on the Cross

The early morning actions of the Sanhedrin … begins the first Good Friday. Holy Week, Day 6: Friday (April 3, A.D. 33) Posted by The Gospel Coalition on Friday, 3 April 2015

Holy Week — Day 5

Behold the lamb - passover preparations for holy week

Passover is coming … Holy Week, Day 5: Thursday (April 2, A.D. 33) Posted by The Gospel Coalition on Thursday, 2 April 2015

Holy Week – Day 2

The accursed fig tree - holy week 2015

The second video of Holy Week from The Gospel Coalition. This has blessed me in a quick reinforcement of what God has been teaching me in my devotions. May this video bless you in your walk with Christ as well! Holy Week, Day 2: Monday (March 30, AD 33) Posted by The Gospel Coalition on […]

Oswald Chambers on Faith

Oswald Chambers - Faith

Faith is not intelligent understanding, faith is deliberate commitment to a Person where I see no way. Are you debating whether to take a step in faith in Jesus or to wait until you can see how to do the thing yourself? Obey Him with glad reckless joy. When He says something and you begin […]

Strife

Proverbs 28:25-26 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.  He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. This week I have been reminded of the face of pride and […]

Was Dead, Now Alive

James 2:17So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. I snagged this coffee cup from my good friend Bill (William) Ciullo’s home after he passed away… yeah the humors are deep in here as I drink my coffee from a former dead man’s cup!  I loved the idea that Bill […]

Why Doesn’t My Kid want to come to church (part 2)

Part 2 in observations from a Pastor’s heart: Why Doesn’t My Kid Want to Come to Church? [Missed Part 1? Click here] The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself […]