When we came downstairs that morning, we found the temperature in the house was below the thermostat setting. Normally that would be concerning. But the temperatures outside had been so cold for so long, and it was still early morning. The heat just wasn’t keeping up. Sometimes that happens. Besides, the house was just a few degrees below the mark. We didn’t think much … [Read more...] about Humbled by Cold
Archives for December 2022
Christmas Past Present Future
25 December 2022. Sermon notes. Introduction Good morning, and merry Christmas! I hope you are having a great Christmas so far and that you are enjoying some much deserved time off and rest. And to that end, I promise we won’t be long this morning. This morning I want us to read a brief passage that will help us to not only think about Christmas but will help us live … [Read more...] about Christmas Past Present Future
Unfairness of God
[10] He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. Psalm 103:10 makes a surprising point: The Lord is unfair. We often think of unfairness as the thing that happens when we get less than what we think we deserve. “Why did they get that reward and I didn’t? I work twice as hard as them! That’s not fair!” That is a type … [Read more...] about Unfairness of God
General Benefits of Solitude
In a past series, we considered the spiritual disciplines in general. In this series, we're focusing on the spiritual discipline of solitude in particular. Though we are primarily considering the practice of solitude from a Christian and spiritual perspective, in this post I do want to highlight some of its general benefits. Better Finances Susan Cain (2013), in her … [Read more...] about General Benefits of Solitude