It appears to me that American Christianity has developed false dichotomies. Separating items that should not be separated. In essence we have developed a belief in “either or” rather than the potential of “both and”. Let me illustrate. Within the church and missions circles we have developed the “either or” dichotomy in areas of truth …
Author: Steve
I love to study the Bible and I love to engage with others in learning. I had been privileged to do this on a regular basis through church ministry and through part-time teaching at a local Bible colleges.
Helping individuals learn to feed themselves through their own study of God’s Word is joy-giving to me. Influencing groups to do life and church from a biblically grounded, theologically faithful perspective is my passion.
Get Wisdom
For the last week or so I have been meditating on the small phrase in Proverbs 4, “get wisdom.” Here is the context: Proverbs 4:1-9 Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, 2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 3 When I was …
Resource: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
For those who like to listen to book or for those who want to redeem the time. Let me encourage you to download, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney. I read this book about 15 years ago and now am enjoying listening to it.  Its amazing how much you can listen …
The book of Job
I had the privilege to work through the book of Job recently. Today, I came across a unique approach, check it out.http://www.desiringgod.org/Store/Books/ByTopic/All/803_Job_DG_Illustrated_Edition/
Loved Before the Dawn of Time
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKeu9xH4T_w Loved Before the Dawn of Time (Salvation’s Song) by Stuart Townend LOVED BEFORE THE DAWN OF TIME, Chosen by my Maker, Hidden in my Saviour: I am His and He is mine, Cherished for eternity. When I’m stained with guilt and sin, He is there to lift me, Heal me and forgive me; Gives …
Enjoying Worship Monday
I had a little bit of time to enjoy worshipping today, so in the next couple post I will be included some song I was using to reflect on God. God sure has blessed us with great hymn writters–both old and new. You might be interested in checking out a couple British composers, Stuart Townend …
A conversation about making a difference
This is from an email dialogue with a friend. What does “according to the power at work within us” mean in the context of the last few verses of Eph 3? Staring at it with different glasses today. Ephesians 3:20 The book of Ephesians has a strong “power” focus–see 1:18-23–2:6. Actually the whole book could …