Month: June 2013
Do You Hide God’s Word in Your Heart?
If you are like me and you love the Word of God, you probably (also like me) have made resolutions through out the years to memorize Scripture. This is something that I have always struggled with. What verses should I memorize? How do I remember to review the ones I have worked on? I found out about John Piper’s Fighter Verses a few years back, which are lists of verses that are divided into helpful sections and metered out throughout the years. Basically, you will find a different verse (or group of verses) to memorize for every week in the…
An Ode to my (Tired) Husband on Father’s Day
Since we have adopted our kids, we have not really sat down. And we sure have not had much time for reflection. Nonetheless, I am thankful for a day that causes me to think about my own dad and the father of my children. And so, even if the kids are still a little clueless as to how wonderful their Dad is, I am well aware that our kids could not ask for a better father. Having Dave as their dad, no doubt, has changed the course of their lives and maybe their eternity. Things I love about Dave: He…
Hymns and Rap: Motivation for the Christian Life
by DaveWe have an old Baptist hymnal that we use for our family worship. I like singing these with the kids because in them is a great depth of Christian experience. Through singing these songs we learn of the holiness of God (Holy, Holy, Holy), the fullness of my own need for the Lord (Out of My Bondage), and the amazing depth of the love I have received (O The Deep Deep of Jesus). And then there are those hymns that were written for the sole purpose of motivating people to go out of the pews and spread the Good…
Living Crazy: Some Good Reminders from Fellow Missionaries
By Stacey In class the other day a friend was sharing that she visited a country in Africa in order to determine if she could serve there long term. After a few days of observing the living conditions (dirt floors, rampant illness, unsanitary food preparation), she went back to her room and determined that she could not live there. She cried out to God and said that she could not do it. His response was: “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 In coming to the realization that…
