thoughts along the way

…a time to weep…thoughts on Scriptural lament…

It might seem out of place to post this old sermon on Scriptural lament in a season of celebration.  And yet, in this very season that is supposed to be one of hope, too many are experiencing hopelessness.  A proper understanding, and practice, of Scriptural lament offers a light along the pathway through the very real brokenness, to a place of blessing found only in God Himself, and in Him alone...the very gift we seek to celebrate.

Don’t lose heart! …thoughts from 2 Corinthians 4

It might seem out of place to post this old sermon entitled "Don't lose heart!" in a season of celebration.  And yet, the Apostle Paul's Spirit inspired words remind us that in the face of the very real pressures and struggles we might be facing in this season, we are, under the Sovereign Hand of our loving Heavenly Father, in a "life-through-death" situation...the pathway to the very reality of resurrection life in our Savior, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

...thoughts on reading the Old Testament Scriptures...

Do you struggle when reading the Old Testament Scriptures?  The New Testament writers provide us with some clear and helpful instructions regarding what we should be looking for as we read the Old Testament.  With that focus, our reading can be far more fruitful...bringing far greater blessing...by His grace, and for His glory.

...thoughts from Psalm 43v3...

On the Road to Emmaus, Jesus opened the eyes of the two disciples with whom He was walking to see in the writings of Moses and the Prophets, and in all of Scripture, the things concerning Himself. That must have included Psalm 43.

...thoughts on endurance and discipline...

This is the third in a three-part series on our calling as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ to a life of endurance as we make our way in our pilgrim journey.  In this episode, we consider the critical connection between what we are called to endure, and God's perfect Fatherly discipline of us as His children, for our good, by His grace, and for His glory.