love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. -- Issac Watts What if our response to God was motivated by love and not fear? Instead of being afraid of hell or being zapped by a vengeful distant God, we would be overwhelmed by the depth of God's love. God's righteousness demands … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Love Not Fear
TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure. It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered. … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
TDZ Retrospective: Rest
Originally posted January 16, 2011. I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford. One of the … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Rest
God Guide Us
Originally posted August 27, 2009 this still applies today. With the recent SCOTUS ruling I've seen a lot of Christians posting things that our country is doomed. Personally I believe, our country has been in need of serious prayer for decades. One Supreme Court ruling will not cause the destruction of our society. There is … Continue reading God Guide Us
Reminder
Sometimes I just need a reminder.
Thought for the Day: Good Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV)
If only…
If only .... I had more money, a better job, that perfect house, ... then my life would be great and I could be happy. It is easy to get caught in the "if only" trap. You know the line of thinking that somehow just having the right stuff, job, relationships or whatever will provide … Continue reading If only…