I wrote the following...but want to add that it seems the purpose of this is no different than the answer to the first Catechism question: to glorify God and enjoy him forever. It's not that God needs our fruit; but that it fulfills our design:Gen 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be… Continue reading John 15 – Jesus discussing the need for being fruitful
Category: John Bunyan
Mediation on Lectio Divina
At the risk of making a bad pun, I was mediating on the words Lectio Divina, I found in my reading (not my Bible reading) the other day. For what it is worth, here are some of my impressions. I was once involved with this and have a number of friends and family who practice… Continue reading Mediation on Lectio Divina
A word about the times we are in…..
I normally don't reblog articles but sometimes people just say things in a way to I can't articulate.The author of the article below recently passed away to be with the Lord. His words reflect a journey I followed about 30 years ago, when I read, followed and taught the works of Foster and Willard. Since those… Continue reading A word about the times we are in…..
Luke 6 – Words of Challege
I'm reading Luke 6 again and in the majority of the text we see Luke's version of the Beatitudes and the sermon on the mount. Having now been to Israel, I can picture the possible settings which might include the beautiful hills above the Sea of Galilee. I wish I had my picture handy to… Continue reading Luke 6 – Words of Challege