photo © 2009 Giuseppe | more info (via: Wylio) I was in a great conversation with a friend the other night, and we talked a bit about the true substance of moral fiber. He suggests that the real substance is when there is something that is right, that you absolutely do NOT want to […]
photo © 2007 Thomas Huxley | more info (via: Wylio) We’re moving forward into the next section, Ps 119:17-24. There is a lot of great scripture in here, but I’m settling on v. 18, one of my all time favorite verses. SCRIPTURE Ps 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from […]
pink sky fades to orange twilight deep violet beyond frosted mountains stand glowing against the sky cedar and fern point their silhouettes proudly against the splendid end of day. The emerald green river in its rage has changed its bed again the last few weeks of rest before spring’s thaw awakens its rage. Weary from […]
There has been a lot of … discussion … around Rob Bell’s new book, “Love Wins.” Here is the trailer for his book: [vimeo 20272585 w=440 h=248] I think it is intriguing, and I think he raises the question in a beautiful and honest way. Is God an ogre? Does making Jesus out to be […]
Before we move on, I wanted to remind you guys that we are skipping vast mountains of delicious scripture. BTW that picture is Mt. Baker, which is my view (if it’s clear) when I drive to and from work every day! WOW! Ps 119 is divided into sections of 8 to 10 verses organized […]
photo © 2007 Les Chatfield | more info (via: Wylio) SCRIPTURE Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee. Psalms 119:11, NASB. PRAYER Father in heaven, I sin against You in so many ways; forgive me for my sins! I long to do Your will, to do […]
photo © 2007 umjanedoan | more info (via: Wylio) SCRIPTURE Thy word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against Thee. PRAYER O Lord, if treasure is something we hide, You must be the greatest treasure of all. We praise You that You know how to make the whole universe […]
I am still reacting to this David Platt’s book ‘Radical’; Here is a trailer for his book: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoicm4wnQ4c&w=463&h=282] I actually want to think through the points in this trailer point by point. This is a strong and popular message and I think it deserves a more serious treatment than my last post. “The Mantra […]
This post isn’t at all what you think it is going to be, judging from the title. Or, coming from me, maybe it is exactly what you think. I am reacting to this David Platt’s book ‘Radical’; Here is a trailer for his book: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoicm4wnQ4c&w=463&h=282] Let me paraphrase. All of you American rich people […]
photo © 2009 Mykl Roventine | more info (via: Wylio) Today, we are actually moving forward to a new verse! By the way, just because we are skipping some verses in the blog here, doesn’t mean you can’t read the other verses yourself. DUH… ==================SCRIPTURE===================== Ps 119:11 Thy word I have treasured in my […]