It has been a while since I posted. The joy is impeccable to be getting back to writing and blogging often (hopefully more than last year) 2019 had been a great year, looking back at the victories, the challenges, the lessons learnt and the intimacy with God that grew and renewed, at the same time. … Continue reading Engage and train
How God initiates a MAN!
A young man once lamented to me, “I’ve been a Christian since I was five — no one ever showed me what it means to really be a man.” He’s lost now. He moved across the country to be with his girlfriend, but she’s dumped him because he doesn’t know who he is and what he’s here for. There … Continue reading How God initiates a MAN!
Wisdom, Power and the Cross
As the Scriptures say, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent." 1 Corinthians 1:19 For we who are being saved, we know the power; it is the power to save us from sin. As William Evans says: We believe that Christ’s Cross reveals the love of God, … Continue reading Wisdom, Power and the Cross
HE IS MY GOD
As you wait attentively in My Presence, the Light of the knowledge of My Glory shines upon you. This radiant knowledge transcends all understanding. It transforms every fiber of your being: renewing your mind, cleansing your heart, invigorating your body. Open yourself fully to My Presence; be awed by My glorious Being. Try to imagine what I … Continue reading HE IS MY GOD
Do you have an “Exit Strategy?”
My first experience with water skiing came at the age of 19 at this little island called Langkawi. I was quietly anxious about the adventure. All of my focus was on getting up on those skis. The first attempt was over before it began. One tug from the motorboat, and the rope left my hands … Continue reading Do you have an “Exit Strategy?”
UNASHAMED
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me His prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. — 2 Timothy 1:8 I remember lying down right next to Mom the night before she was moved into the ICU. Sometimes I had to pull close, … Continue reading UNASHAMED
I can’t do this Lord!
I Need Help…Now! A:” Please pick up the phone, please pick up the phone, please pick up the phone!” B: “Hello?” A: “Hello, I need help!” B: “What’s wrong?” A: “I got to be at work by 8:00 and I’m still drunk!” B: “Can it wait till morning?” A: “It is morning!” B: “Not it’s … Continue reading I can’t do this Lord!
What am I Worshipping?
When I was in college, Jesus was fairly attractive to people in my circle. They enjoyed hearing about His grace and had no qualms about some of His teachings, but they usually got upset when they realized Jesus asked for everything. When they’d see those passages about Jesus telling people to give up everything, … Continue reading What am I Worshipping?
Wrath or what? (Does God get angry?)
Often what we believe about God says more about us that it does about God. Our Theology is like a mirror to the soul. It shows us what's deep inside. - John Mark Comer "Slow to Anger" This is a fun one. In Hebrew, it’s erek apayim, and it literally means “long of nostrils.” True story. … Continue reading Wrath or what? (Does God get angry?)
Sabbath – God’s Metronome
The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath: Mark 2:27 NLT When I was around nine years old, my mother decided I should take Guitar lessons. It made sense because I loved music and had been singing solos in church since the age … Continue reading Sabbath – God’s Metronome