As a follower of Jesus who is convinced that God’s design for sexuality does not include homosexual relationships, I am saddened by the development outlined in this article: http://outsmartmagazine.com/2011/05/presbyterian-church-usa-vote-affirms-lgbt-clergy-called-to-serve-the-church/ From my reading of Scripture, this movement (LGBT) grieves the heart of God and undermines his expressed will and original intention of one man... one woman... together … Continue reading Should the PCUSA have cleared the way for gay pastors?
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When Tigers Come and Tear Your Dreams Apart
You may have heard of British singing sensation, Susan Boyle. She became an overnight international star after her unexpected performance on Britain’s Got Talent. She sang ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from Les Miserables and she virtually stopped the show with her phenomenal voice. The lyrics go like this: “I dreamed a dream in time gone … Continue reading When Tigers Come and Tear Your Dreams Apart
A Psalm Prayer – Hurricane Katrina and Tuscaloosa Tornado
A prayer based upon my Psalm reading that I prayed the day after Hurricane Katrina. May the Lord do the same for us in Tuscaloosa. Heavenly Father, Psalm 140:7-8 says: O LORD, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. Grant not, O LORD, the desires … Continue reading A Psalm Prayer – Hurricane Katrina and Tuscaloosa Tornado
The Value of a Heaven-Inspired, Praying Mother
This coming weekend we celebrate Mother's Day. It is fitting that we pray to our faithful God that He might "turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers" (Malachi 4:6). This coming weekend is an opportunity for us to take time out to honor our … Continue reading The Value of a Heaven-Inspired, Praying Mother
CT – Verses most quoted after the death of Osama bin Laden
'Do Not Gloat' vs. 'Joy to the Righteous' Editor's note: President Barack Obama's news that al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed after a firefight in Abbottabad, Pakistan, sparked one of Twitter's heaviest usage periods ever, with more than 4,000 tweets a second. The event was even reported live on Twitter, with Donald Rumsfeld's … Continue reading CT – Verses most quoted after the death of Osama bin Laden
The Lord’s Mercy and The Black Horse of Affliction
In the Fellowship of the Ring, the ominous Nazgul ride into the peaceful Shire on huge black horses pursuing Frodo and the other hobbits looking for the ring of power. This graphic scene portrays what oftentimes happens in our lives: All is peaceful, happy, and simple. Then the black horse of affliction rides into our … Continue reading The Lord’s Mercy and The Black Horse of Affliction
Storm Testimonies from Tuscaloosa
The Chilcutt Family - http://www.box.net/shared/vlyxcsnq4n Cullen Smith and Bethany Powell - http://www.box.net/shared/vz5897k42o Mike and Allie Murphy - http://www.box.net/shared/a2pgmrmz6r
The Healing of All Suffering – Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"I believe like a child that suffering will be healed and made up for, that all the humiliating absurdity of human contradictions will vanish like a pitiful mirage... that in the world's finale, at the moment of eternal harmony, something so precious will come to pass that it will suffice for all hearts, for the … Continue reading The Healing of All Suffering – Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Tribute to Mom and Dad on their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mom and Dad, today (April 9, 2011) is a great celebration of God’s faithfulness to our family… your 50th wedding anniversary. Thanks to Caroline and Cindy for organizing this special occasion and for all of you… our family and friends who have taken time to come and honor mom and dad. Scottie and I certainly … Continue reading Tribute to Mom and Dad on their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Grace to Fulfill Our Parental Calling #4
Parents worthy of honor pass on to their children a legacy of the faithfulness of God in their family’s life and pilgrimage. Example of Joshua and his memorial stones. Joshua 4:7 declares God’s intent in having Joshua make this memorial: “So these stones shall become a memorial to the sons of Israel forever.” We must … Continue reading Grace to Fulfill Our Parental Calling #4
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