In my last post I touched on my recent look at discipline in Hebrews 12, but I really wanted to talk about something else in that post so I glossed over the topic of discipline and went on to my main point. However, I have been thinking lately about this topic of discipline in the … Continue reading Discipline or punishment
Author: David
Run!
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who … Continue reading Run!
Do what matters
My brother-in-law, Lonnie, died in a helicopter crash a couple of weeks ago. He was an amazing man, and someone I respected and admired a lot. He was very hard working, a great dad, and a strong Christian. He was good at everything I ever saw him set his hand to do. He was friendly … Continue reading Do what matters
Who am I?
1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127 NIV I have always loved … Continue reading Who am I?
Finding Contentment
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having … Continue reading Finding Contentment
God is Good
Oh taste and see that the Lord is Good! How blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8 God is good, and all that he does is good. This is one of my favorite phrases. There are lots of places I could have gotten it, including directly from Psalms, but in my … Continue reading God is Good