I am going to start posting my daily reading and thoughts as a blog entry. I have structured this like I would train for distance running, short hard sprints during the week with long runs on the weekend. I am taking it small bites so don’t be intimidated. Anyone can handle 6 to 10 verses/day.… Continue reading Catching Up – Good News with Mark & Me
Tag: grace
30 Years with My Bride – Pearl of Great Price
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” 30 years ago, when Lynn’s father placed her hand in mine and we began a journey together I had no idea… Continue reading 30 Years with My Bride – Pearl of Great Price
Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb
This is the first of several posts I will be posting today for my bride of 30 years. Fortunately, God likes those odds. We had recently become Christians although we really did not know what that meant. At times, we would actually do everything we could to shipwreck our faith and our marriage, but God… Continue reading Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb
Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb
This is the first of several posts I will be posting today for my bride of 30 years. Fortunately, God likes those odds. We had recently become Christians although we really did not know what that meant. At times, we would actually do everything we could to shipwreck our faith and our marriage, but God… Continue reading Just a glimpse – Marriage of the Lamb
My Eyes are Dry
The Holy Spirit empowers us to be effective witnesses. A witness is one who not only tells the truth, but also lives the truth. (Acts 1:8) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Act… Continue reading My Eyes are Dry
Three Decades with God’s Gift
Kneeling on the floor or labor room bathroom, I cried out to God. Having never experienced the “Joy of Childbirth” as our birthing classes were called, I was terrified. Lynn’s water had broken about 19 hours ago, Pitocin had been administered shortly after to “help” things along so we had been in hard labor for… Continue reading Three Decades with God’s Gift
DQPO
“O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I… Continue reading DQPO
Selfish and Annoying
A couple of years ago I developed a mantra for my U14 boys soccer team that might be disturbing to many, but I believe that it resulted in two league championships. Yes, I encouraged my normally courteous and respectful young men to be selfish and annoying. Before you judge my rebellion against basic Christian morals… Continue reading Selfish and Annoying
Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
As I reflect on my last article, I realize a few things: My blog no longer has anything to do with it’s original intent (journaling my first marathon) and I really need to either start another blog or put some time into a revamping this one. That my running experience has brought out some of the initial… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)
Winter rolls into spring ushering in the hope of new life. Fresh green sprouts explode out of ground and branch, combining water and nutrients energy provided from above during the lengthening days, begin the annual process of replenishing the fruitfulness of the land. Surrounded by new life, an abundance of sunshine, and rivers flowing… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (Part I)