That statement from a conversation I had last month has haunted me. It is the kind of statement that just sticks with you and pops up when least expected. There are many aspects of that statement that get me. First, I'm a struggling Christian. Honestly, most Christians are struggling even if they are not willing … Continue reading “I’m just a struggling Christian; not a good one like you.”
Fresh Start
We have just moved to a new house. I dread moving. It is a difficult and at times an insurmountable task. It involves a lot of tedious and very boring work. I always reach a point where I’m just ready to toss it all because what is packed must eventually be unpacked. There is an … Continue reading Fresh Start
Filling Holes
Heard Plumb's God Shape Hole the other day and begin thinking about the lyrics. God Shaped Hole Every point of view has another angle And every angle has its merit But all comes down to faith That's the way i see it You can say that love is not divine and You can say that … Continue reading Filling Holes
Thought for the Day
Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us! -- Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln: “Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray … Continue reading Thought for the Day
Great Awakening
This week's Baptist Standard featured an article suggesting that there is another Great Awakening occurring. Over 80,000 conversions occur daily. While only about 6,000 are in Europe and North America. There is spiritual fire sweeping through developing countries while a nation that has traditionally been viewed as a Christian nation is clueless. If there is … Continue reading Great Awakening
Plans
Recent events have caused me to be introspective and examine my life. Many things certainly have not gone according to my plans. Some have been pleasant surprises, while others have been disappointments. While I was pondering how life doesn't always work out according to my plans I realized, that is the problem. I should be … Continue reading Plans
God Guide Us
There is a business in our town that has a patriotic themed building. Among the decorations is a banner with the following: God bless America, stand beside her and guide her. Had to wait at the light near this business today and began thinking about that sign. The first thing that struck me was the … Continue reading God Guide Us
The Dee Zone 