A little Happy Randomness for this Monday. Via Sciencevibe.com 1st Rule of Holes: When you find yourself in one, stop digging! And here is why! Like cats, bears sometimes like to play with their food before eating it.
It’s Not What You Know….
There is an old saying; “It’s not what you know, but who you know that matters.” And nowhere in the affairs of the human race is this more true than for those who seek to be true disciples of Jesus Christ. Our God has made this clear repeatedly in the scriptures. In the previous two …
Notable and Quotable
From Francois Fenelon: "Dwell in peace. Your feelings of devotion to God and your enthusiasm to serve Him do not depend on your own ability. The only thing you can control at all is your will. Give God your will without reservation. The important question is not, "Do I enjoy being a Christian?" but rather, …
The Narrow Gate – Knowing God
Image via Author, White Cloud Peaks, Idaho Our God has created us and redeemed us for very important purposes, though a great many church goers would be hard-pressed to tell you what they are. Certainly, to love our God above all other loves, including above ourselves, is one of them You can read about this …
The Narrow Gate – Understand and Know
Image via Author, Bighorn Range, Wyoming Often in the Old Testament prophetic books there will lie almost hidden within the narratives a key truth for those who are serious seekers. Like treasures hidden ordinary fields, one must be alert to them and at times dig a little for them. But one need not dig too …
The Narrow Gate – Love Does
Image via Author, Bighorn Range, Wyoming There is a fun little book that a friend gave me to read. I could not put it down. The book, “Love Does” by Bob Goff, is about how Bob and his family have chosen to do whatever God puts in their hearts to express love for people …
The Narrow Gate – The Greatest, 2
Image via Author, Bighorn Range, Wyoming As identified in the last post, Jesus identified the foremost or greatest commandment as the command to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. There are good reasons for Jesus to say this, good reasons for us to take these words seriously. This …
Happy Monday!
Here are a few pictures from my recent backpack excursion into the Bighorn Range in Wyoming. A great trip, and not without its adventures. I hope these help to make your Monday a happy adventure! Mistymoon Lake, with Lakes Marion and Helen in the background. Clear water, blue skies. Last creek crossing of the trip. …
The Narrow Gate – The Greatest
Image via author, Bighorn Range, Wyoming Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And …
Happy Monday!
A little randomness to make your Monday! I am going to use this intro at my next conference.... Dating lines gone seriously bad. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old....
One Pursuit 