‘In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.” ‘ 2 Kings 20:1 (NIV) ...
Read More »(Pastoral) Confession and Absolution: What is the Controversy?
Many Christians privately go to their pastors to receive spiritual and moral guidance on a number of topics, but not all directly attend a formal “confession”, which is a personal confession of one or more sins to a pastor. A key component of the formal confession is the absolution of ...
Read More »God Makes No Mistakes
“You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; (Psalm 139: 13-14). Imperfections. That is all I used to see when I looked into the mirror: Eyebrows too thick, nose to thin, and way too ...
Read More »The Journey Home
“And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with Him] (Genesis 5:24 Amp). A couple of men in the Old Testament, Enoch and Elijah, never tasted death. Fascinatingly, the two enjoyed glorious home-goings. Elijah in a chariot of fire and Enoch’s ...
Read More »Blessings Come in Small Packages
The homeless. Children in the hospital. Nursing home residents who have little or no family. At this time of year, our thoughts are more aware of those less fortunate than ourselves. What can we do to help? One of the most important acts of kindness you can ever do for ...
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