Monthly Archives: November 2008
Discuss: Were We Right to Invade Iraq?
Questions: They say hindsight is always 20/20. It’s been almost six years since we first invaded Iraq. So… When we first invaded Iraq in March of 2003, were you for or against the war? Why? Now that you know what … Continue reading
When My Sins Discourage Me
Whenever I’m conscious of areas of sin in my life, I tend to get discouraged. Discouragement is natural, but it’s really not good to get discouraged about sin. Discouragement doesn’t save me… Christ does. A lot of times, I don’t … Continue reading
Discuss: What Fuels Your Sunday Worship?
This week’s question is: “What fuels your Sunday worship?” Just so no one feels restricted, you can respond to that question in a variety of ways. For instance… What do you do to prepare for Sunday worship? (i.e. disciplines, habits) … Continue reading
Discuss: Why Do People Leave the Church?
This post will hopefully be the first of many weekly posts bringing up various discussion topics on any random number of issues, particularly related to religion. I’d love for anyone to feel welcome to share their opinions here, especially those … Continue reading
I Am A Debtor
Tonight I am meditating on some verses from a poem/hymn written by Robert Murray M’Cheyne, entitled “I Am a Debtor.” I first heard about it from Matthew Smith, who modernized it and released it on one of his albums, “All … Continue reading
Instant Holiness
Sanctification, the Christian’s continual process of growth in holiness, actually has instantaneous aspects to it. In other words, sanctification can occur “on the spot.” Of course, it is a gradual process in the course of a believer’s life. But there … Continue reading
Politicized
Here’s some thought-provoking words from Mike Metzger on the election. This Sunday’s going to be interesting. Be sure to vote this Tuesday. But wait until Sunday morning at church to catch the election results. Whichever candidate wins, look for the look on … Continue reading
Preaching the Gospel to Myself 