I have seen this parallel for some time and planned to write about it. Today seems a good day to do that. Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday. She was the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at 70 years 214 days, reigning from 6 February 1952 to 8 September 2022. On the occasion of... Continue Reading →
On Worry
If you are reading through the Bible with us this year, we have been reading the story of the deliverance of the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt. We will soon get to the portion where Pharaoh finally lets them go after all the firstborn in Egypt are killed by the angel of death, but... Continue Reading →
And Then the End Will Come
Wars. Rumors. Nation vs nation. Kingdom vs kingdom. Famine. Pestilence. Earthquakes. Christians hated by everyone. Many offended. Betrayals. Hatred. False prophets. Deception. Lawlessness everywhere. Love growing cold. Sound bites from the evening news, or the latest headlines? Yes, and no. We hear of many of these things on a daily basis and have read of... Continue Reading →
Let God Repurpose You
Personally I don’t like personality tests. Mostly because I have a hard time answering the questions honestly. I mean I know how I “see” myself, but that may not really be how I am as much as how I want to be. It is hard to be honest with yourself about yourself. We lie to... Continue Reading →
Redeeming Enneagram?
(Don’t get too excited about that title. It probably doesn’t mean what you think.) ENNEAGRAM: Greek - a nine pointed figure; from ennea: Greek - nine; and gramma: Greek - something written or drawn. A polygon with nine points usually placed inside a circle. The nine points of the figure have been assigned nine personality... Continue Reading →
Acceptable Meditation
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.Psalm 19:14 What comes to your mind when I say the word “meditation”? Really. I am curious to know. “Om”? Sitting cross legged on a mat, hands palm up on knees? Or did... Continue Reading →
Redeeming Paganism
Can pagan practices be redeemed for Godly purposes? Seems like a silly question. What is Happening in the Church I was having a conversation recently about the Enneagram and the fact that the church that my sister attends is employing this "personality test" to help parishioners find their place in the local body. If you... Continue Reading →
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