Posts tagged ‘Good News’

Horrible Help

In the world today it seems like more and more Christians are turning to political leaders as heroes. A politician claims to have a certain belief that coincides with the theology of a certain person or group, and that public figure is given full support. Read more…

Unconditional Salvation

If you were drowning and the lifeguard decided to rescue you only if you would stop splashing, or made you promise never to eat just before going swimming, what would people think of that lifeguard? Even more so, how would you be in any condition to make a rational process of thought in the midst of such a consuming calamity? Read more…

Sins Away

Are you overwhelmed by the knowledge you have sinned? Do you feel crushed with the guilt? Perhaps you see no hope. Read more…

Long Life or Full Living

Humans spend a lot of effort to extend the length of stay in this life. Read more…

Easter Streaming

 

Well, I did something today brand new, never attempted or done by me before. Read more…

Who’s the Oppressor?

One of the things that strikes home as I have travelled this Lenten journey in the Suffer Ring is what constitutes persecution. Read more…

The Big Picture

In the middle of persecution and suffering one thing is for sure – my world shrinks to the size of the pain. Sometimes I am conscious of its value, but mostly I close in on my pain. Read more…

Where Has All My Music Gone?

Eighteen months ago God took my music away from me. Read more…

Happy to Love Enemies

One of the most challenging orders Jesus gives is, “Love your enemies.” (Matthew 5:43-48, Luke 6:27-38). Read more…

Retirement Ramblings

In 1973 I first began pastoral ministry. Yes, I was a teenager. Read more…