Have you ever heard someone joke about how much fun they’ll have in hell? “All my buddies will be there. We’ll just keep the party going!” they might say. I read a verse in Proverbs this week that cut to the heart of this thinking. The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry, but … Continue reading Good and Good for You
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our … Continue reading Finding the Edge of a Miracle in the Perimeter of a Wound
I’ve been thinking about virtue lately. The dictionary defines virtue as “behaviour showing high moral standards.” Virtue isn’t about knowing; it’s about doing. James understood this connection between knowing and doing when he asked, “Who among you is wise and understanding?” (James 3:13) He goes on to say that a person’s wisdom should be shown by his good … Continue reading Look UP!
Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament isn’t more explicit about the afterlife? I’ll admit it’s something that has always confused me. Ideas of heaven and hell seem absent, or vague at best, in the pages of Hebrew scripture. C. S. Lewis in his book Reflections on the Psalms has an interesting thought on … Continue reading Our Father’s World
Technically this is half a wrap-up since we didn't complete week 8 of our school work this week. The girls went to spend a few nights with grandparents...something they are always excited to do! But perhaps they did more work than I give them credit for. I found these pages in the toy room yesterday. … Continue reading Week 8 (Half) Wrap-Up
My Peace in the Puzzle 