Spencer DeBlog (Page 58)
I will struggle against it and God will not hold it against me
Heidelberg Confession #58
What do you believe concerning the forgiveness of sins? I believe that God, because of Christ’s atonement, will never hold against me any of my sins nor my sinful nature which I need to struggle against my entire life. R…
this is my life
I hope I do not get in trouble for this.
But I am going to post a private email exchange of mine up on this blog.
It is with Paul, who is church treasurer and John, who is executive pastor (church administrator). Neither of them is paid staff. …
parenting and discipline
Think about this one. God does not “punish” His children. He corrects them.
What does that show us about God’s love?
How should that help us as mothers and fathers?
This is from Bruce Ray’s excellent book Withhold not Correction:
God’s disci…
some highlights
Some highlights from the weekend…
Praying for our High School ministry while they were up at camp Ripley. Hearing from them, upon their return, about how God challenged them.
Out shopping with Amy on Saturday
I actually accompanied her (willingly) …
Good meditation on Numbers
I liked this meditation on Numbers 15 over at desiringgod.
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/2425_no_more_whoring/
Congratulations to Shepherds
Congratulations to Shepherds Ministries for being a Midwest finalist in the Hope Award for Effective Compassion at World Magazine.
RBC is delighted to have many of the staff and residents from Shepherds in our church family.
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constant guilt that i am not doing enough
Do you ever read a challenging book (like Crazy Love) or hear some missionaries’ story and feel totally guilty that you aren’t doing enough?
It is good to be challenged.
But I don’t believe God wants us constantly comparing.
And…
my little bark sails on a restless sea
At staff meeting today I will be sharing this during our prayer time.
It is from Valley of Vision
O Lord of the Oceans,
My little bark sails on a restless sea,
Grant that Jesus may sit at the helm and steer me safely;
Suffer no adverse currents to di…
One simple question to share the gospel
Ask People How You Can Pray for Them
Donald S. Whitney
Over and over I’ve seen one simple question open people’s hearts to hear the gospel. Until I asked this question, they showed no interest in spiritual matters. But then after six words—o…
studying a rose
This is from Expositor’s Bible Commentary Introduction to the book of Numbers:
The Book of Numbers is not only a part of Scripture and, hence, inspired, inerrant, and relevant for doctrine, guidance, and instruction in righteous living. It is…