” ‘When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?’ The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a [...]
Archive for the ‘Faithfulness’ Category
We can’t be lone riders in life
Posted in Christian fellowship, Faithfulness, justice, relationships, tagged Cain and Abel, Lone Rider TV movie, recovery principles on September 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Despite the sniping, God is counting on me
Posted in Bible, Christian fellowship, Christian leadership, Christian life, Christian Man, Faithfulness, God's justice, Humility, Lordship of Christ, Obedience, spiritual warfare, tagged Eric Burdon and the Animals, Moses, We Gotta Get Out of This Place on June 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I [...]
It’s better to be ‘in touch’ than “in check”
Posted in Christian family, Faithfulness, relationships, tagged compassion, Gregory Boyle, Paul and the Ephesian elders, Tattoos on the Heart on May 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15).” Yesterday I got up at 2:45 am to do my job. I was expected to be at a local hotel in the wee hours in order to escort a group of international students to their departure airport four hours away. We arrived at [...]
What it takes to shoot for the moon
Posted in Christian life, Christian love, Faithfulness, God's love, Loving God, tagged Fly Me to the Moon, Gregory Boyle, haiku, Hikaru Otada, I'll Fly Away, poetry on May 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
”Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man (Proverbs 3:3,4).” This week I taught my English class for internationals how to write a haiku. I don’t really care for poetry [...]
Turn your world upside down
Posted in Christian leadership, Faithfulness, spiritual warfare, tagged How to Tame Your Dragon on November 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Vindicate me, LORD,for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. Test me, LORD, and try me,examine my heart and my mind; for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness (Psalm 26:1-3).” The Vikings in Berk are typical. They are warriors. [...]
Getting off my own merry go round
Posted in Bible, Faithfulness, tagged Blood, David Clayton Thomas, Homer Hickam, October Sky, Spinning Wheel song, Sweat and Tears on October 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; I remembered my songs in the night. My heart mused and my spirit inquired: ‘Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has [...]
Knowing the Bible will help you weather the storm
Posted in Bible, Bible study, Faithfulness, tagged Bible teaching on July 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful (Proverbs 22:12).” Group Captain James Stagg was in a no-win situation. Stagg was in charge of giving weather reports to the Allied generals in charge of the D-Day invasion scheduled for June, 1944. His circumstances were “damned in [...]
Faithfulness is not limited by age or status
Posted in Faithfulness, tagged Abraham, Christian faithfulness, Isaac, Rebekah, the servant of Abraham on May 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving (Colossians 3:23,24).” And so it continues: the rash of students carrying weapons on to school [...]
