When you read “fear of the Lord” or “fear the Lord”, what do you think of? Being afraid? Scared half to death? Or maybe just a bit nervous? Or something else? What does Fear of the Lord really mean?
What does Fear of the Lord really mean?
Is it really "be afraid"? More
David wrote, “When I kept silent my bones wasted away”. But why? What was it about David’s silence that brought about such internal devastation? Does silence still do that to us today? And is it for the same reason?
What’s the problem of / with December? Quite simply – it’s depressing. It is for me. And I’m sure I;m not alone. If anything, I’d guess there’s a whole lot more depressed people at this time of year than you’d think. It’s just that many are good enough actors that it’s hard to tell.
No – we’re not “supposed” to be depressed at this time. It’s the holiday season! Thanksgiving comes just before December starts. But then, are we really all that thankful? Or do we put up a good show, smile and look happy, no matter what we really feel inside. Because this is the time when families get together. Oh joy! And pretend to like each other. And especially to look like we’re doing great. No matter what.
And it doesn’t end until after New Year’s. …
The problem of December – it’s depressing More
What’s Missing in Your Life? I imagine that’s a question many people ask. More than once. But how often do we give ourselves a good answer?
What’s Missing in Your Life? More
The Screwtape Letters – Letter #1. Discussion Guide. “What is Real Life”?
Screwtape Letter #1. Discussion Guide. “What is Real Life” More
And so it begins. Screwtape Letter #1. Screwtape tells Wormwood to “Teach him to call it ‘real life’ and don’t let him ask what he means by ‘real’.”
Screwtape Letter #1. Questions. “What is Real Life” More
I believe in God. That’s a common answer when someone is asked, “Do you believe in God?” But, is that really true? I’ve been amazed by survey results that appear to show a belief in God but then has so many contradictions in the questions that follow. That’s the reason for the second part of the title – “Yes. I think. Don’t I?”
Do you believe in God? Yes. I think. Don’t I? More
What didn’t happen when Jesus died? That seems like an odd question, doesn’t it? Hopefully it catches your interest enough to keep reading.
What Didn’t Happen When Jesus Died? More
Forgiving the 50 and the 500. A very short parable. About forgiveness and love. Two verses. But it’s embedded in an actual event. It must be very important. This parable ended with a question from Jesus to a Pharisee named Simon. (Not Simon Peter, the disciple.) Jesus told Simon, “You have judged correctly”. Jesus told the woman who was the “target” in the event, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Yes, it seems we can learn much from the parable of Forgiving the 50 and the 500.
The parable of Forgiving the 50 and the 500 More
The story below is totally fictional. Maybe. Nothing even remotely like this could ever happen. No one would ever agree to this. I don’t think. It’s based on a true story. Although that last statement can’t be proven, I believe it’s true. It’s almost beyond belief. And yet…
No one would ever agree to this would they? Maybe One? More
