Last night I read a biography of George Mueller. The book was full of stories of how Mueller prayed for practical needs, with full faith and expectation, and God answered him in very amazing ways. One morning at the orphanage, when there was no food for breakfast, he said "Come see what our Father will … Continue reading I want a faith like that – 3

This evening at supper my son said he had a stomach ache. I figured it was because he didn't want to eat what was on his plate, and I made a comment about how much juice he had been drinking instead of eating his meat. But he wanted to pray about it, so everybody stopped … Continue reading I want a faith like that – 2

This morning as I was getting ready for church I had the TV on to some preacher talking about Elijah. I don't know who the preacher was, but he talked about how when Elijah was burned out and depressed and at the end of his rope God first sent an angel to minister to Elijah's … Continue reading I want a faith like that

The Gospel of John tells us that John the Baptist was a witness, sent by God to testify of the Light, of Jesus. A witness is one with knowledge, who is called to testify of something he has special knowledge about, like one who has seen something himself. John's testimony is certain. He speaks as … Continue reading Belief and uncertainty: a case study in John the Baptist

I went to the building supply store and bought some wood. I brought it home and cut it, and built a very nice ladder. Then I set it out in my yard and climbed to the very top. I've begun my journey to the moon now. I'm just going to need a lot more wood. … Continue reading Getting closer

My kids like to have my approval. A "Good Job!" from Dad goes a long way in their world. I guess we are all like that to some extent. Recently we've gotten in this pattern in which I tell them something they need to do, and they tell me all about how they are going … Continue reading To obey is better