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Inventory isn't fun, but it is a necessary part of good business practice. And for the believer, this time of year gives us several weeks in a row when we can evaluate and re-evaluate our lives, and what we are giving ourselves away to.
Recent Entries
Making Sense Of It AllJanuary 30, 2012
Where are things headed? Is there rhyme and reason to the endless cycle of summer, fall, winter and spring? Is there a plan in place, or is randomness the explanation?
Suffering Saints
January 25, 2012
We get nervous thinking about it - suffering for the sake of Christ. How necessary is it, and what does it produce in us?
George Herbert on Prayer Meetings
January 21, 2012
Prayer Meetings are a thing of the past. Or so it seems. What has been lost? Maybe more than we realize.
When Fear Is Good
January 7, 2012
NO FEAR, we are told. And the point is well taken. But fear can be healthy, at least when it comes to eternal matters.
Happy, Happy, Happy
January 4, 2012
The declaration of independence holds up the pursuit of happiness as a right. Did you ever consider the reading the bible might be the one source that will never let you down?
The Twelve Signs Of Grace
December 22, 2011
Self-examination is not easy to do. The tendency is to let ourselves off easy. But examine we must, for eternity is at stake.
"Ouch!!"
July 22, 2011
Spiritual pride is hard to detect. Jonathan Edwards gives some tips. The process can be painful, but necessary.
Advent - A Time For Taking Stock
December 2, 2008
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Paul was a realist, and he didn't beat around the bush. Father time marches on. And it shows. Just take a look in the mirror!! Or don't... The season of advent provides an opportunity to look inside, and to evaluate. How is life shaping my faith? Or how is faith shaping my life? Listen to Alfred Delp...
"Advent is a time when we ought to be shaken and brought to a realization of ourselves. The necessary condition for the fulfillment of Advent is the renunciation of the presumptuous attitudes and alluring dreams in which and by means of which we always build ourselves imaginary worlds." WATCH FOR THE LIGHT
In other words, we get self-deceived. The "eternity in our hearts" gets drowned out by all things temporal. John the Baptist traveled around with one basic message - he preached repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Why? Because he was called to "prepare the way for the Lord, to make straight paths for him."
We need preparing. Think of it as a housecleaning. A distinguished guest is coming, and you want to be prepared, so that he will be at home.
Paul was a realist, and he didn't beat around the bush. Father time marches on. And it shows. Just take a look in the mirror!! Or don't... The season of advent provides an opportunity to look inside, and to evaluate. How is life shaping my faith? Or how is faith shaping my life? Listen to Alfred Delp...
"Advent is a time when we ought to be shaken and brought to a realization of ourselves. The necessary condition for the fulfillment of Advent is the renunciation of the presumptuous attitudes and alluring dreams in which and by means of which we always build ourselves imaginary worlds." WATCH FOR THE LIGHT
In other words, we get self-deceived. The "eternity in our hearts" gets drowned out by all things temporal. John the Baptist traveled around with one basic message - he preached repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Why? Because he was called to "prepare the way for the Lord, to make straight paths for him."
We need preparing. Think of it as a housecleaning. A distinguished guest is coming, and you want to be prepared, so that he will be at home.
