Contemplating Grace

Life Notes—December 2, 2010 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”  Luke 2:13-14  One of the traditional images of Christmas is that of Peace.  We sing, “Sleep in heavenly … Continue reading Peace on Earth?

Life Notes—November 24, 2010 From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.  Luke 12: 48b  Thanksgiving used to be my least favorite holiday.  There were no presents, no fireworks, no Easter bunny or valentines.  I thought … Continue reading Giving Thanks and Thankful Giving

Life Notes—November 18, 2010 “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.  Know that the Lord is God.  It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”  Psalm 100:1-3  One Church, … Continue reading One Church, Two Campuses

Life Notes—November 11, 2010 “The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  II Corinthians 6:6-7  In the … Continue reading Inefficient Farming

Life Notes—November 4, 2010 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.  Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry.  Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep.”  Luke 6:24-25.  Based upon the quote above I have much woe coming my … Continue reading Woe to Me

Life Notes—October 28, 2010 “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. …Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.’” John 8:31,32,34  … Continue reading Beautiful Truths

Life Notes—October 21, 2010 “As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come.  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness…” 2 Timothy 4:6-8a  … Continue reading Keeping the Faith

Life Notes—October 14, 2010 “Refuse to come into the presence of the Lord and not experience it.”  Harvey Carey  I love this quote.  I heard it last year at a worship conference.  I do not remember who said it, and I do not know who Harvey Carey is, but his words move me to my … Continue reading Experiencing the Presence

Life Notes—October 7, 2010 “Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’”  Luke 17:19  Once upon a time there were ten lepers.  Jesus approached their village and the lepers cried out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”  Jesus healed them and they went on their … Continue reading Healing Faith

Life Notes—September 30, 2010 “…the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is (broken) for you.  Do this in remembrance of me.’”  1 Corinthians 11:23b-24  I have heard the phrase “Do this … Continue reading Remember