Jay Adams, the “father” of biblical (nouthetic) counseling turned 80! What is his advice to us as we face old age:
Prepare for old age. True, you may never make it; there are former students of mine who have died already. If you don’t have some activity that you can engage in for the Lord, you [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Growing old well
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Herod’s temple: a tiny, but wonderful reproduction
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
See it here!
Peter and Chuck on rejoicing
Posted in Chuck Spacht, joy, tagged Chuck Spacht, joy on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At midweek prayer this week I was given an article that Chuck Spacht, my dear friend and brother who is with the Lord, wrote on heaven. Along with it his wife gave me a CD Chuck had listened to on what happens when Christians die. Attached to a the CD was a sticky note with [...]
Lincoln and God!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am reading Ronald White’s best-selling work on A. Lincoln currently and gleaning more than I could ever imagine from this man’s life. I have always appreciated much about Lincoln but have never read a full account of his life.
I was discussing the book with a friend the other day and he asked the question,”Was [...]
12 year old speaks against abortion!
Posted in abortion on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Watch this 12-year-old persuasively argue against abortion.
Read the story behind this speech here.
Driven to my knees
Posted in Prayer on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“I have been driven many times upon my knees with the overwhelming conviction I had nowhere else to go.” Abraham Lincoln
I find I have two big battles regarding prayer: Getting started doing it and then perservering in prayer. So I am thankful for John Hendryx who challenge me that the busier I am, [...]
When to miss your free throws: sports and character
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have seen this story in several places recently. A story of what true sportsmanship is all about. Perhaps you have as well. If not, you can read about it and watch the video clip here.
No matter the trial, trust God!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.” (Psalm 62:1, ESV).
Psalm 62 exudes an aura of wonderfully serene and confident truth. It exclaims this simple truth: No matter how difficult the trial, trust in God alone! That is the theme of this psalm.
“There is scarcely another psalm that reveals such [...]
Where’s your joy?
Posted in joy on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Spiritual joy is a sweet and delightful passion, arising from the apprehension and feeling of [God's goodness and favor], whereby the soul is supported under present troubles, and fenced against future fear.”–Thomas Watson
“If a man would lead a happy life, let him but seek a sure object for his trust, and he shall be safe: [...]
Setbacks, mercy, and God!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Sunday morning, I spoke about how God often uses our setbacks to advance His work in this world. This was a major point we see in Philippians 1:12-14 where Paul speaks about all the things that have happened to him [four years worth of "setbacks"] as a wonderful opportunity to advance the gospel. I [...]
