Change is normal as Adam said to Eve, “Don’t worry dear, we are just going through a period of transition .” This most likely a trite observation Yet one deserving slight meditation That times arrive when “normal” is gone And for all but the stubborn there is a new dawn Imagine invention of the wheel […]
Spiritual Warfare is topic that most of us would prefer not to consider. However, it is a real problem that we will encounter sooner or later. C. S. Lewis has the wise opinion. It seems to me that we can categorize the ways in which the Devil attacks us.
Four Essentials of a Christian Life I have suggest that complete conversion to faith in God can be plotted on a chart. This post is an fuller explanation of the intersection between the heart, soul, mind and strength and conversion to the church. The second line in my chart above. Fellowship, Worship, Proclamation,
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The Mountain Dulcimer is a wonderful instrument. (Old picture. Glad I lost much of that weight!) I received my first Mountain Dulcimer back in December of 1978. It was an ordination gift from my wife and members of our congregation at Christ Lutheran Church, Rochester, NY. I didn’t play it much for many years. This
Anticipation As we wait for good or bad Our minds imagine happy or sad Worry doesn’t change a thing Hope at least may calmness bring Faith leads us to trust the Lord We try to lean upon His word Come what may His will be done Give us peace when we have none Change is
St. Paul certainly knew the conflicts that arise when following Jesus. So he uses images of war. However, be clear we “fight” evil will love and positivity. I have written a song about the armor of God. There is a verse for each one. Doing what is right is not easy but essential. We
Alphabet Rhymes G Goodness gratifies givers generously Great gains garner gradually Gratuities give gifts graciously Gesturing generosities gratefully Enjoy the rest of my site. Click here!
Here are some of my Adventures in Prayer. I’ve been rereading Richard Foster’s great book Celebration of Discipline. Every chapter, indeed every sentence, is filled with wisdom for the Christian life. As a writer, I have been searching for a new topic. Foster’s chapter on intercessory prayer has lead me to share my experiences. These
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We are often confronted with a need and desire and yet not sure How to Pray for Healing. We will here discuss several categories and methods. How to Pray for Healing 1 Small injuries 2 Common maladies 3 Illness 4 Serious injuries 5 Hospitalization 6 Chronic Conditions 7 Miraculous Need 8 Emotional distress 9 Relationships
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