Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Eye Test

I recommend this. It's short but it'll determine how good your vision is and the degree of color-blindedness you have.Click here: http://www.myschool.com/SWF/ColorBlind2....

Your Speech Really Speaks

Take note of Eph 4:29 when Paul says, Ephesians 4:29 "29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear." Notice the context in which Paul wrote it as well "30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness...

Monday, October 30, 2006

How are you Running?

The Apostle Paul gives a great illustration in 1 Cor 9:24-27:1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 And everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as...

Saturday, October 28, 2006

The Great Discovery

Glorious GodI bless thee that I know theeI once lived in the world, but was ignorant of its creator, was partaker of thy providences, but knew not the provider, was blind while enjoying the sunlight, was deaf to all things spiritual, with voices all around me understood many things, but had no knowledge of thy ways, saw the world, but did not see Jesus only.O Happy day, when in...

True Accountability

When you have a relationship that strives to be pleasing to the Lord, one of the essential qualities that must be in place is accountability. True accountability. Not just a mere question here, or a question there. But a real and genuine interest in the other person's heart to understand what is going on in their soul/spirit. The psalmist recognizes this and he says that "Your word I have treasured...

Friday, October 27, 2006

Ex-governor says he'll wed boyfriend if state allows

This is shocking. And it is still amazing to me that these issues are still on the front lines and the main topics of discussion in the news these days. Ex-Gov. James McGreevey said, "I regret not having had the fortitude to embrace this right during my tenure as governor." It is horrifying to hear that "Before they could marry, the former governor would have to finalize his divorce from his second...

A Passion for God for the Glory of God

One of my heroes is a man by the name of St. Francis - or more commonly referred to as St. Francis of Assisi. He was born and raised in this town of Assisi, Italy and lived a normal childhood. He was quite the partier and the womanizer. He was one who was always living on the edge longing to have an exciting time which would bring cheer to his heart. During the inquisition in Italy, he was captured...

Thursday, October 26, 2006

What Happened to a Man Leaving Father and Mother and Being Joined to his Wife?

The USA Today (along with the New York Times, LA Times, and Washington Post) gave headlines (or if not the leading article, then it was a secondary one) to the idea of "Same-sex couples [who are] in New Jersey must be given all the benefits and rights enjoyed by married men and women." This is outright wrong, sinful and dishonoring to God. It is completely defaming the purpose that God had originally...

Announcement Please

A Black Truck. About 11:00pm. Driving on a road with not many cars. I heard something that really, really, really brought joy to my heart. Yet it humbled me. To my friend whom I love giving piggy-back rides. You are great. God is truly Good. Psalm 93:1 - "The Lord Reig...

We Are Complete and Utter Fools - For Good Cause

I was soberly and humbly reminded last night of the truth - which I read this morning in my devotions - that the "word of the cross, to those who are perishing, is foolishness, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God...We preach Christ crucified, to the Jews, on the one hand, a stumbling block, but to the Greeks, on the other hand, foolishness. But to the called, both Jew and Greek,...

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Are you Unhappy With Your Reading Speed?

Have I got the solution for YOU. It is very simple, really. In fact, it would not take much effort at all. It could, potentially, be done by the click of the mouse. Though there must be a decision as to which "style" is the best.What on earth is my solution to reading fast(er)? Techno music.That's really all it is, folks. In fact, let me elaborate just for a moment - humor me - and tell you why...

Divine Power in the Spirit

I was contemplating the idea last night of serving. This then led me to the wonderful text of Galatians 5. In this chapter, Paul is giving the practical exhortations to the Galatian believers to walk in (or by the Spirit). Paul says in Gal. 5:6 that it is "faith working through love" that counts. He continues in v.13 by saying that "you were called to freedom, brethren: only do not turn your freedom...

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Mohler and Mahaney - Masterful Minds

I read a few blogs this morning that were quite excellent:Bob Kauflin describes his time with C.J. Mahaney to visit Al Mohler at Southern seminary here: www.worshipmatters.blogs.com/bobkauflin.Al Mohler gave an entertaining blog expressing his desire to wish iPod a Happy 5th Anniversary here: www.albertmohler.com/blog.p...

A Dose of Encouragement

It is amazing what a simple verse of the Bible can do to completely change the midset of a person day by day. For example, every day I receive a daily email with Scripture verses and meditations with a quote from a saint of old, and one of those days had a verse and a quote that really encouraged me. It was a much needed reminder in the course of a long (filled with studying and research) day:"The...

A Hunger For Missions

Here is the link to a great (one of many) missions organizations: http://www.whitefields.org/. The executive director, Stephen Lonetti, spoke at our chapel (at TMS; www.tms.edu) a few weeks ago and gave a very heart-stirring message on not only the need for missions, but the privilege (and necessity) or training local, national men to be pastors in their own villages and cultures that they are most...

Monday, October 23, 2006

The Place of Scripture in Church

Excellent post this morning by Mark Dever as he commented on the absolute necessity of the Scriptures in Church services. Unfortunately, this is a lost cause in modern day evangelical churches. Dever quotes David Wells by saying:“This Word of God is the means by which God accomplishes his saving work in his people, and this is a work that no evangelist and no preacher can do. This is why the dearth...

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Second Hand Belief

Why is it that so often, we are prone and enticed into believing the truth about something/someone from someone else. Why is it, that we do not make the effort to approach the matter and investigate and find out the truth from the primary source? I think I am beginning to realize the devastation this can bring upon a person - a church, a family, a ministry, etc. For example, this is a true story...

All Israel Will Be Saved

Count on it. There will come a time in the eschaton, when every single Jewish person will be saved - they will trust in Jesus Christ (Y'shua), their promised Messiah. When will this be? In the future, after the fullness of the Gentiles has come in (Rom 11:25).As I was studying Romans 11 yesterday, I was overwhelmed with the future of God for ethnic, national Israel. Not the church, no replacement...

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Thoughts from John Piper on Obeying Christ

I take no credit for this blog: It is posted from a good buddy of mine, Gunner Gundersen (http://rawchristianity.wordpress.com/). It is from John Piper on his New Book, What Jesus Demands from the World. It is an interview that recently took place at the Conference at Bethlehem Baptist Church:Justin Taylor to John Piper: Pastor John, I wanted to start with you… You spent two months this summer looking...

Authentic Vulnerability

Have you ever had such a great conversation that afterwards you think and reflect on the conversation that just took place and realized, "I really shared a lot right then?"Last night was one of those for me. Those late nights with buddies, with roomies, with family and friends and the great conversations that accompany that time are all special. However, I realized something at 2:30 in the morning...

Friday, October 20, 2006

Awesome God! Really.

I have begun something new each morning. As I begin my personal prayer time, I will open the Scriptures - usually to a Psalm - and read through a verse or two (or even the Psalm) and meditate on the person and character of God. This morning I was reading through Psalm 96. I recognized something in the Hebrew that I have not recognized before in this Psalm. It struck me. Psalm 96:4 says, "For Great...

Biblical Egalitarianism?

One of the current issues in modern day evangelicalism is the ongoing (and unending) debate among "evangelical" scholars that women and men have totally equal rights in the marriage covenant. As I have been reading and researching extensively for one of my courses at seminary, I have been overwhelmed with the abundant number of evangelical scholars, theologians, pastors and "counselors" that hold...

Thursday, October 19, 2006

One Minute of Boasting

Allow me one minute of boasting, please. I received an extraordinarily kind gift yesterday after a special friend returned from Hawaii. Permit me to describe three of the gifts for you in brief, yet sufficient detail:(1) Kona Krunch. This is a chocolate Covered Macadamia Nut with Rice Crisp bar made from "Hawaiian Sun." I don't know anything about Hawaiian Sun, but the company sounds official. This...

The Lord Reigns and yes, short shorts are still in style!

My Roommate was running tonight. I was told by another roommate, whom I would deem trustworthy most of the time, that his shorts were just a tad short. More specifically, the white and muscular thighs were clearly evident upon every stride that was taken while burning the calories. Tyler, we love you, brother. On a serious note, this is the inauguration of this blog. I have entitled the page "Vassal...
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