If you have time read the legacy story I posted when Paul went to be with our Lord. Kindred Spirit and Mentor. I am reposting it as a separate new post here. Kindred Spirit and Mentor Shared by: Ron Francis on 10/13/2017 I first really got to know Paul some 10 years ago when I was… Continue reading Kindred Spirit and Mentor
Category: Confessions and Catechisms
Called To the Praise of His Glory
I’m doing what Mike Ratliff said to do at the bottom of his post. Reading and studying these passages. Redemption in Christ Note the highlights, Bold. Two rich themes: we are chosen and it’s for his glory. This echos what Jesus said as John writes. John 6:37-40 All that the Father giveth me shall come… Continue reading Called To the Praise of His Glory
It’s All About Me
Great post Mike. I can’t yet articulate it like you, but I too experienced all this. Teaching Henry Blackaby, in our small group. And many of the Richard Foster (my wife’s brother and his wife were actually members of his little church in the 70’s) books in our Sunday School class. Eventually, God brought me… Continue reading It’s All About Me
A Brand Plucked From the Fire
Great way to spend a long flight. I wish we all had opportunities to share our faith like that. Beginning to read again Pilgrim’s Progress with my men’s reading group. Christian had some interesting encounters along the way to learn from.
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” (1 Peter 3:15)
by Mike Ratliff
2 The LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?” Zechariah 3:2 (NASB)
10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,
“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night. Revelation 12:10 (NASB)
Several years before I retired this December the company I worked for sent me to Seattle for a week of training. The flight from Kansas City Airport to SeaTac Airport is quite long. However, that day I had the privilege of sitting by a young man named Chris who was about the same age as my son. He and I talked the…
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