Pastor's Blog
The first verse of this poem popped into my head today. It has been many years since I last read it. Proverbs 7 and James 1:12-15 came to my mind as I went through it again. The Spider And The Fly “Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; “‘Tis the … Read more
Eighth Letter of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection: You tell me nothing new. You are not the only one who is troubled with wandering thoughts. Our mind is extremely roving. But the will is mistress of all our faculties. She must recall our stray thoughts and carry them to God as their final end. If … Read more
Dealing with a compromised conscience 1. Realize, with transparent honesty, which values of pagan culture you have embraced or tolerated, e.g., covetousness, ambition, lust, intellectual pride, to name a few. Have honest conversations in your home, with colleagues, in Sunday classes and Bible studies: Where are we compromising with the fallen culture? Admit and renounce … Read more
God chose Israel to receive His favor and unconditional love. He promised His blessing if they would love and obey Him in return. When rebellion occurred, God used foreign oppressors to discipline His people. They remained under domination and captivity until they were broken and purged. In similar fashion, the Lord today gives over the … Read more
“You are my beloved, on you my favor rests.” That voice has always been there, but it seems that I was much more eager to listen to other, louder voices saying: “Prove that you are worth something, do something relevant, spectacular, or powerful, and then you will earn the love you so desire….” As the … Read more