Life Notes—June 7, 2012 “So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at … Continue reading Seeing the Unseen
A Spirit of Adoption
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
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
Light
Life Notes—April 26, 2012 “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but … Continue reading Light
Not As The World Gives
Life Notes—April 19, 2012 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14:27 We live in a competitive society. We are capable of finding countless ways to … Continue reading Not As The World Gives
Doubting Christians
Life Notes—April 12, 2012 “But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’” John 20:25b Many of us feel guilty for our doubts. “Have a little faith,” we’re … Continue reading Doubting Christians
Rise Up!
Life Notes—April 5, 2012 “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” Luke 24:5b The church I grew up in served communion every Sunday. There was barely a sip of grape juice in tiny glasses held secure in silver serving trays. The blood of Christ spilled … Continue reading Rise Up!
