In describing how those whom the world calls important, and whose influence in deciding business matters, or even world affairs, is considered weighty, here is what God has to say about this: Men are only a vapor, exalted men an illusion. On a balance scale, they go up; together, they weigh less … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Weigh?
General
Play Ball!
It's dusk outside as I write. There's something about dusk that makes me nostalgic. As a kid, it was the time when you got those last bits of play under your belt before you were called into the house for the evening. You kept throwing that ball until you could hardly see it coming. You missed … [Read more...] about Play Ball!
How do You Feel?
I recently exchanged e-mails with a young lady who was seeking advice about a career change. During the course of our conversation she made this statement: I have had an application to (a seminary counseling progam) filled out for a year but I haven't felt the Lord moving me to send … [Read more...] about How do You Feel?
All of Grace
All God does for His own is gracious. There was no need to create man; creation was a gracious act. Creating him in His own image and likeness was unbelievably gracious---think about it! Placing him in a marvelous setting, making him the ruler of the planet, providing a wife appropriate to him in … [Read more...] about All of Grace
Antithesis
The very mention of the word sends shock waves up spines! For many moderns it describes the great heresy of our day. To think that anyone would dare to hold that one way only is correct, and all others are antithetical to it (and, therefore) wrong, is unthinkable to post moderns. Today, the idea is … [Read more...] about Antithesis