Spencer DeBlog (Page 80)

I loved hearing the orchestra on Sunday. Violins, cellos, flute, trumpet… When they all join together it creates such a full, joyful, lovely sound. Music is one of God’s sweetest creations. Being in a body of talented believers who employ those tale…

We had a great elders retreat in Lake Geneva: Are we/how can we be sure that every member understands the gospel? Are we/how can we be sure that the good stuff happening all around the church is fruit growing from the gospel root and not just &ld…

The RBC elders have some extended meetings this weekend. We really need your prayers. Would you please pray for us? These are the men attending our meetings: Steve Miller DanCabush …

I’ve learned the hard way that the primary thing which separates the spiritually mature from the spiritually immature is what one does with his/her burdens and fears and frustrations and doubts and unanswered questions. Throughout this proces…

In the last two or three hours… Ate lunch of leftovers from Los Mariachis. Steak fajitas. Great when they were sizzling on the platter last night. Still very good taken cold from the fridge today. A brokenhearted brother dropped in. All I …

From DA Carson: One of the most important entailments of the doctrine of creation is this: it grounds all human responsibility. The theme repeatedly recurs in the Bible, sometimes explicitly, sometimes by implication. To take but one example, John’…

If everyone around is telling the lie then it is the one who tells the truth that sounds like a crazy idiot.

We had a great discussion in firm foundations class last night about getting into the Word of God every day. Several people shared some best practices that have worked well in accomplishing this most important activity. You have to have a fixed ti…

I’m reading Psalm 119 as homework for the spiritual disciplines class on Sunday nights. We are a Bible Church where the Bible is always talked about. Some people have wondered or asked – Do you worship God or do you worship a Bible? A…

I don’t know how many practices have been put in but I know the number is large. Between my drummer/keyboardist, violinist, and vocalist we have been been to several of them. I am praying and looking forward to a great day. Music for the Mas…