Last week we outlined how Israel failed to be God’s vine (c.f. Isaiah 5:1-30, Jeremiah 2:20-22, Psalms 80:1-19) and how Jesus proclaimed Himself as the “true vine.” Jesus’ proclamation is astounding. In all the ways Israel failed to trust in… Read More
Does Reading Your Bible Everyday Make You Legalistic?
John Piper offers a helpful reminder that being compelled or just committed to the daily reading of your Bible does not make you legalistic. Read the full article: Read Your Bible More and More I also love this quote by… Read More
How does Personal Discipline and Spiritual Living relate to each other?
In a previous blog regarding the fact that Pope John Paul II used to whip himself and mother Teresa used a cilice to inflict pain throughout the day in order to grow in their dedication (i.e. being spiritual) to God…. Read More
Chutes and Ladders: Finishing Strong
Today we conclude this series, by examing Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12:41-48. This parable is for everyone. Are you living today anticipating the return of Jesus? Which servant from Jesus’ parable to you identify with? MP3 download.
Banned from the Church
This past Sunday Jeff Stables handed me a Wall Street Journal article entitled, Banned from the Church. The article presented a freakish view into the lives of people who have been disciplined by pastors across the Country in all types… Read More