On a recent road trip, I listened to this sermon from Haddon Robinson, and I was so blessed by it. I hope it will be a blessing to you, too. … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Questions Drive You from God
Sabbath Dimensions – Introduction
This post begins a series of posts about observing a sabbath. In this series, we will not be talking about the Sabbath Day of Old Testament Law, which is a much larger, more technical subject, but rather, we will consider it as a general spiritual principle and practice. As a spiritual principle or practice, a sabbath day can be very beneficial to your Christian journey. … [Read more...] about Sabbath Dimensions – Introduction
The Angel of the Lord
Who is "the angel of the Lord"? He appears at many key moments in the Old Testament. But who is he? Is he a normal angel, like a seraphim (Isaiah 6:2) or cherubim (Genesis 3:24)? Is he an archangel? Who is he? A survey of his appearances in the Bible may be helpful. Angel of the Lord Appearances in the Bible The exact phrase "the angel of the Lord" appears in … [Read more...] about The Angel of the Lord
Living in the Now
The letter below comes from John Wood, my pastor growing up. A friend shared it with me (original post), and I have reread it many times. May its wisdom bless you. My dear children and grandchildren, I've been thinking of what I might say to you from the perspective of old age that I have not said to you in the past. You have heard me call you across the years to … [Read more...] about Living in the Now
What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?
WHAT IF I DON'T FEEL LIKE GOING TO CHURCH?By Gunner GundersenReview copy courtesy of the Crossway Blog Review Program That's a great question! It represents a tension we probably all have felt. Who has not had a Saturday night when they had that realization, with a twinge of dread, "Ah man, we've got church tomorrow!" I mean, I serve as a pastor, and I still have those … [Read more...] about What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?