In the beginning. . . – Genesis 1:1 (ESV) I am captivated every single time I read it. I crack open my Bible and thumb through cheese-cloth thin pages that crinkle like crisp dollar bills as I pass over the preliminary pages. I bypass the pages that tell of the inerrant and infallibe of God’s [...]
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From Eden to Egypt- Day 1
Posted in belief, Bible, creation, daily, doubt, faith, family, From Eden to Egypt, manhood, relationships, study, truth, tagged Bible, daily, exhortation, theology, Word on October 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Excuses or Excellence
Posted in accomplishment, action, business, choices, doubt, expectations, faith, fear, folly, goals, growth, new nature, perception, priority, productivity, stewardship, success, tips, work, tagged calling, change, daily, faith, glory, heart, help, ministry, power, relationship, service, support, work on October 23, 2010 | 3 Comments »
“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” ~Benjamin Franklin Exceed expectations. Are you getting any closer to excellence? Merely meeting expectations is a minimum. When you exceed those same expectations, you start to enter into excellence. We are to offer God our best every step of the way. [...]
Dealing with Doubt
Posted in action, doubt, example, perception, teams, works, tagged gospel, Jesus, ministry, relationship, service, Word, work on October 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
2When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” 4Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see – Matthew 11:2-4 (NIV) Jesus dealt with doubt. This episode in the [...]
Call and Response
Posted in acceptance, action, calling, choices, doubt, inspiration, ministry, prophecy, service, vision, will, work, tagged Bible, calling, change, discipleship, ministry, prophets, response, service, work on July 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Knowing that we are fulfilling God’s purpose is the only thing that really gives rest to the restless human heart. -Chuck Colson The Word of God is ripe with countless accounts of individuals called into service by God. Whether it is Isaiah seeing the Lord high and lifted up or fishers by the Sea of Galilee [...]
Beyond Today
Posted in acceptance, action, business, doubt, expectations, faith, fear, future, growth, hope, inspiration, patience, provision, solutions, strength, trust, walk, weary, tagged desperation, doubt, faith, faithful, heart, help, hope, joy, ministry, patience, plans, power, psalm, strength, support, timing, wait on June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) You’re getting nowhere with your plans. Yes, God gave you the vision. You have prayed and sought counsel on the matter. You have [...]
Problematic Prophets of Promise
Posted in America, believers, calling, discipleship, doubt, future, leadership, trust on December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Apostle Paul was quite clear when stated for the Philippians to beware of dogs and the false circumcision (Phil.3:2). I often wonder why so many people are quick to jump at judging others. We find ourselves calling out someone who appears to be off with their theolgy with every derrogatory statement imaginable. Almost daily, [...]
Doubting, Not Defeated
Posted in doubt, faith, reflection, trust on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I can only imagine how much doubt was going around the camp when Joshua said for the children of Israeal to consecrate themselves and prepare for what God would do the next day. I still feel a little of that same doubt drizzle upon me as I think about it. Think about how it must [...]
