While it is always dangerous to judge the heart of someone else, we are called to exercise wisdom in determining who we spend time with. I was reminded of this when I read this verse in Jeremiah. " . . . you are near in their mouth and far from … [Continue reading]
Who defines success?
In his book Center Church, Timothy Keller compares the ideas of faithfulness and fruitfulness in ministry. Those who emphasize faithfulness, point to the accuracy of their teaching and their diligence in presenting scripture as the guide for life … [Continue reading]
Thoughts on the third commandment
The third of the Ten Commandments says this: "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain."Exodus 20:7 (ESV) Growing up, this commandment was considered satisfied … [Continue reading]
Forgetting what lies behind
In Philippians 3:13, the Apostle Paul writes this: ". . . forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on . . ."Philippians 3:13b -14a (ESV) With the exception of Jesus, there is no one who has gone through life … [Continue reading]
