Like a Thief in the Night
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008I’m not typically one to be too apocalyptic. Nonetheless the Word is clear that we do not know the hour or the day that He will return[1 Thessalonians 5:2]. We do know that it’s going to be an incredible experience[2 Peter 3:10]. Where do you stand? No, I’m not screaming out the “end is near” or [...]
Biblical Principles and Marriage
Saturday, June 14th, 2008A while back I heard a preacher explaining that divorce is not permitted. He went on to say that when pastors are performing marriage counseling they need to make clear to the couple that the Word does not permit divorce, except under the situation of adultery. Interestingly enough my wife, who is divorcing me, lives [...]
What Has He Done For Me?
Monday, June 2nd, 2008I was thinking today about what exactly He has done for me. A lot of areas in my life are extremely chaotic at the moment. My wife is divorcing me and I have very little time with my youngest son Isaac. The whole situation is so incredibly surreal that it’s difficult to stay on top [...]
So - Am I A Legalist?
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008‘ve been thinking about legalism - what is it, what does it mean, and am I a legalist? I guess to start it’s worth handing out a definition of what I think legalism is and the effect that it has on a believer. In my humble opinion, legalism restricts a believer to attempt to follow [...]
Have I Loved My Wife?
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 hope that readers of this blog are able to realize that I don’t find myself blameless. Clearly I am far from perfect and not without fault. One of the areas that I find difficulty is loving my wife as demanded in Ephesians 5 (25-32.) For reference, here it is:
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ [...]