Our Life: An Autobiography

Hello [Friend]!In my devotional reading today I ran across this quote from the book I’m reading. I thought it was quite kind and providential that God would have this ready for me today in light of our conversation last night. I’d like for you to take some time with your wife and walk her through [...]

One of my current reads is a re-read of the Humility book by C. J. Mahaney. Here are some of the quotes worthy of underlining… “At every step of our Christian development and in every sphere of our Christian discipleship, pride is the greatest enemy and humility our greatest friend.” –J. R. W. Stott “Humility [...]

Below is a quote that came from some reflection with two dads after the Cross Current Meeting on Sunday night. In God’s kind providence I was reading the Ensor book and today I ran across this wonderful and applicable quote. It was a sober reminder of my responsibilities before God. The interesting thing here is [...]

(Based on a True Story: tomorrow is the anniversary of the event!) Without question, the man was guilty. As he was standing in the courtroom awaiting sentencing, there was no doubt he was responsible for the crime. The jury would certainly hand down a condemning sentence; the evidence was simply irrefutable. The defendant was silent, [...]

Here’s an excellent quote from a book I’m reading, “When Sinners Say I Do” by Dave Harvey: When we begin to orient our marriages around biblical truth, we see something amazing. Marriage was not just invented by God, it belongs to God. He has a unique claim over its design, purpose, and goals. It actually [...]

This is profound… The Cross also exposes me before the eyes of other people, informing them of the depth of my depravity. If I wanted others to think highly of me, I would conceal the fact that a shameful slaughter of the perfect son of God was required that I might be saved. But when [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

From 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. [...]