Life Notes—May 31, 2012 “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit … Continue reading A Spirit of Adoption
Month: May 2012
The Spirit of Truth
Life Notes—May 24, 2012 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things … Continue reading The Spirit of Truth
Moving On
Life Notes—May 17, 2012 “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 May is a crazy busy month. It is full of graduations and weddings and various celebrations. It is a time when we transition fully from the winter … Continue reading Moving On
Honoring Our Parents
Life Notes—May 10, 2012 “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 When I was young I thought my parents were awesome. They were so smart and strong always there when I needed them. As a teenager … Continue reading Honoring Our Parents
A Cruel Reality
Life Notes—May 3, 2012 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 The other day my wife reminded me of a conversation we had 25 years ago. We were having a premarital discussion about children. I told her I thought I would be fine if we did … Continue reading A Cruel Reality
Contemplating Grace 