This one is straightforward and brings a neat end to the issues of what I believe when it comes to the relationship between God and man. Covering it briefly, I believe we do not have a heart for God which renders good deeds and pleasant sentiments virtually worthless and something needs to change so we […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? For HimBehold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians 4:6) But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ […]
Read More Lesson to Learn in Life: Take Your Faith Seriously & GraciouslyI’ve written before on some beautiful experiences I’ve had with people who walk with Jesus and have differing opinions on that journey. One particular area of difference is the role that man and God play in the relationship. Where I’m at in life presently I’m persuaded that the natural inclination of man is not towards […]
Read More Is That What I Believe? RegenerationThe other day I came across a clip sent from a friend and from that I saw a link to this clip. As I viewed it I really reflected on the message. For the sake of the argument, it is what I believe. I do believe without the supernatural work of God in the soul […]
Read More Is This What I Believe? Desire for GodApparently according to the calendars of some this is a day to celebrate romantic love and express that with the appropriate sentiments shared with that special significant other. I never bought into the day myself for two reasons. I come from a background that says basically if it’s not in the Word, then there’s no […]
Read More Love Lifted MeWith my departure from the StokeCOGblog there’s been the necessary shifting of gospel music blog posts from there to here. That’s a good thing, because this is a personal site so the entries reflect me personal preference. Also the reality of my upbringing and the way I am is that music plays a crucial part […]
Read More For A Saint Is Just A Sinner Who Fell Down …Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psa 103:2-5) There is a […]
Read More EverythingI’ve been outlining where I go from here and did so on the basis that God is one who gives direction and to receive it requires humility and excitement in the knowledge that life isn’t aimless and pure drudgery. In the last entry I also shared some of my hopes about where my writing goes from here […]
Read More Where Do I Go From Here? Beyond TextSo where are we now? The first entry of the year gave a good indication that things would be new in a lot of different areas in life. Stepping into this new was not straightforward and some indication of how to get there began with an ongoing awareness of God in all of life which formed the […]
Read More Where Are We Now?Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12) We all need deliverance in different ways – quality lyrics from a quality song. I first heard this song it must […]
Read More Saved The Best For Last – Marvin Winans and MCCC
Life With CD 