I just noticed a journal entry of mine from back in May of 2008. It was a copy of an article by John Piper of DesiringGod Ministries.

At the time I posted it, I remember feeling a little bit uncomfortable about some of what he wrote... mainly the parts having to do with God's purpose in loving and saving us. He claimed that Scripture indicates that ( Read more... )

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From BJU Chapel this morning... The child-of-God's relationship with the Father is the most important relationship in his/her life. Sometimes a temptation comes along that the child almost welcomes; that is, his flesh-and-bones humanity finds it attractive... alluring. The thought may enter, "I can flirt with this temptation and not be harmed." If ( Read more... )

I just read my livejournal entry about the night daddy died and cried my eyes out.  it kinda felt good.  except that i feel like i've been crying all day.  oh wait, i practically have been-- you won't believe what the Lord did on my way home this afternoon; it made me cry all the way home ( Read more... )

From The Parchment and Pen blog

Does One Have to Forsake all Known Sins Before they Are Saved?
Posted: 11 Jan 2011 12:31 PM PST
I was watching a Gospel presentation on the web the other day. You know, one of those dynamic slide presentations that have a nice piano playing in the background, warm colors, and leaves you wishy-washy at the end. Well, ( Read more... )

Anthony sent me a YouTube link for a presentation by Louie Giglio on the greatness of God.  "Greatness" is an understatement.  Anthony used the term "immanence," and I think that says it best.  Immanence is "(of God) permanently pervading and sustaining the universe."

If you like astronomy, or if you need a REASON to worship Christ, watch all five ( Read more... )

Jo-Jo sent out a report on her cancer to the friends and relatives who are praying for her and the family.  It was not optimistic, from the human, earthly, standpoint.  The cancer has spread, despite medicine's best efforts, and this has been a long hard battle for her and Harry.  She's been given so many more days with him and her family than ( Read more... )

Ponder these words, Cann!

"Hear The Call of The Kingdom"

Hear the call of the kingdom
Lift your eyes to the King
Let His song rise within you
As a fragrant offering
Of how God rich in mercy
Came in Christ to redeem
All who trust in His unfailing grace

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To be children of light
With the mercy of heaven
The humility of Christ
Walking ( Read more... )

Ok, just HAD to find the Strobel notes tonight; otherwise I won't get to it until tomorrow evening.

• 1. Did Jesus REALLY sweat blood? Yes, this is a condition called hematidrosis. Severe anxiety can trigger the release of chemicals that break down the capillaries in the sweatglands, causing blood from the caps to leak into the glands! The sweat ( Read more... )