I’m benefiting from a new book these days. It’s called The Gospel Primer, by Milton Vincent. Here is a satisfying quote: God did not give us His gospel just so we could embrace it and be converted. Actually, He offers it to us every day as a gift that keeps on giving to us everything [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Ansa fumbled through Lucia’s purse last night. She got the lipstick close to her lips. I’m not sure if she really, totally understood that this is a problem. It cleaned up nicely, fortunately.
Francis Quimet had no idea how this one was going to end. I do. I watched this movie two weeks ago. But I won’t tell you. You can watch the storyline unfold and get caught up in all the drama yourself. If Lucia and I were watching this movie with you we most certainly would [...]
Miss Christa babysat tonight so we could go to Cross Current, our parent/youth ministry. She is the world’s greatest babysitter. She patiently serves and is kind to the kids. She imitates the gospel by forethought. She planned this animal cracker restaurant, a treat the kids always look forward to. Here is a pic from the [...]
Mommy,Hello, my name is Haydn. I went to Hilton Head, South Carolina to go to the beach. I had a good time. The oars you see behind me my daddy bought at Sports Authority for my birthday. Daddy bought me and Tristen a big boat with oars so we can go out in the ocean. [...]
Hello Mommy! This is my first email and I wanted to send it to you. Thank you for all the birthday presents you gave to me. I liked them all and I’m very blessed to have you as my mommy. I’m very happy. And I liked my birthday party as well and the big number [...]
No, this is not a morbid walk into the intricacies of my deceived, depraved heart. As John Donne said much better than me, “Poor intricated soul! Riddling, perplexed, labyrinthical soul!” The inter-maze of my heart is daunting and depressing for sure. And I am self-deceived, YES! However, I do have enough awareness—by the grace of [...]
How to Mortify Pride and Cultivate Humility
Posted: February 8, 2008 by RickThomasNet in Devotional ThoughtsFrom C. J. Mahaney This is my life list. This is not a list that I have assembled from the last month of my life. This would be a list; really looking back now over…30 years of seeking to grow in grace. So think of this as a list of recommendations, not requirements…recommendations…for your consideration. [...]
As I was contemplating a conversation last evening while studying my new favorite book this morning (1 Peter) I was going over the verses for tomorrow in one of the commentaries (vss. 3-9) and ran across this thought in verse 8. Here is verse 8: ”Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though [...]
