Man
No place for pain
• We didn’t want to see our children go through pain, so we coddled them until they grew up to be lawless brats. • We didn’t want to cause our friends pain, so we refused to ever confront them about their self-destructive patterns. • We didn’t want to cause our bodies pain, so we collectively [...]
Abraham the Separated Dad
A couple of weeks ago I heard a message on the Patriarch Abraham in our church. There was a point made in the introduction of the message that utterly intrigued me. It touched on an episode of Abraham’s life that I had never given much thought to. It concerned the incident in Genesis 21 when [...]
The Ten Marks of a Flesh-Pleaser
I recently read this thoughtful, convicting article by 17th century English pastor Richard Baxter and want to share it here: “The Ten Marks of a Flesh-Pleaser” by Richard Baxter Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. The signs of a flesh-pleaser [...]
A Great Gospel For Great Sinners
Ivan Milat is currently serving seven life sentences for murdering seven backpackers, with many other murders attributed to him. He is one of Australia’s most prolific serial killers. Now suppose Milat actually repented and trusted in Christ to forgive him. Then pretend he was miraculously released on parole. How safe would you feel this Sunday, [...]
I’ve Got Everything. Now What?
A 2007 survey of 5500 Australians aged 14 to 30 reveals: “They have greater disdain for advertising, yet are brand conscious and many actually like living with their parents. This allows them to have the best of both worlds.” … “They clearly like to spend money on the latest gadgets, going out and new clothes, but [...]
The Power of Personal Choices
At a camp a few weeks ago I brought two successive messages on the life of David. In one message I dealt with David’s submission to Saul and in the next message, I looked at his friendship with Jonathan. When one considers the enormous disaster Saul made of his life, it is simply remarkable that [...]
He Knows We’re Frail
“For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.” —Psalm 103:14 Times of difficulty and suffering remind us that we are frail. 1. We are spiritually frail. Those moments when we feel most strong and stable can be so close to those moments when we stumble and fail. We are prone to rebellion [...]
Why Men Hate Going To Church
Why Men Hate Going To Church. David Murrow. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2005. 248pp. I was required to read this book and I opened it with curiosity, as I often interact with guys who have no interest in church. The short answer is that the book was frustrating but did provide a handful of practical suggestions [...]
Someone’s Having Self Image Problems
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas?! Hey, it’s time to break out all your Christmas music and try to listen to each song at least once! But I promised to continue the self image topic today so I’ll save the Christmas post for next week… maybe. Gotta go back to the beginning Ok. So Genesis [...]
The Power of Self Image
n recent decades, popular psychology has sold the idea that man’s problem is that his self esteem is too low. And Christians have bought it. In fact, many Christians have made it their gospel. But have we fundamentalists over-reacted? First, I think of Joe Zichterman’s statement when he left Fundamentalism that spiritually abused people should [...]
Charles Spurgeon on Sin
Henceforth we should not serve sin. Romans 6:6 “Christian, what do you have to do with sin? Has it not cost you enough already? Burned child, will you play with fire? When you have already been between the jaws of the lion, will you step into his den a second time? Have you not had [...]
Third Dimension Intelligence
This article is based on a blog post. I felt it would be stimulating and perhaps useful to some in dealing with those who argue against the existence of God, His involvement in His creation, or those who deny the non-physical realm. Ed. Third Dimension Intelligence By Rusty Leupp In this article, I challenge the [...]
