We shared a post last week that contained a video of a pastor's concerns with both books,"One Thousand Gifts" and "Jesus Calling", and the mysticism contained throughout them. The pastor also shared deeply of his concerns with the romantic, sensual language used by Ann Voskamp in "One Thousand Gifts" to describe her relationship and encounter with God. If you have not watched the … [Read more...] about How Then Shall We Love God?
The Mysticism of Ann Voskamp and Sarah Young
I am going to share a video with you. I will be honest . . . this contains a very candid message with a sensitive topic that is not suited for your children. It could actually be called "The Spiritual Eroticism of Ann Voskamp". Please watch this on your own. Not only does this video confirm what we spoke about in our article on One Thousand Gifts several years ago . . . but it … [Read more...] about The Mysticism of Ann Voskamp and Sarah Young
Upon What Do We Base Our Reactions?
He had been anointed as king . . . yet he had no kingdom. In fact, he really didn't even have a home. He was a fugitive - always running from his enemy. For years on end. He was David. And if you look at the story of his life, you will realize he had every human right to claim his throne. In fact, the life of his enemy was placed into his hands not once . . . but two … [Read more...] about Upon What Do We Base Our Reactions?
When God Parts Your Waters
Sometimes God asks us to put our entire foot into the water . . . before He begins to make a way through them. This past weekend I flew back to Indiana for the Dunkard Brethren Ladies Retreat. It was a fun time, yet a stretching time. There were three of us who spoke and I had been invited about a year ago to be one of the speakers. So God has definitely taken me outside … [Read more...] about When God Parts Your Waters
The Forgotten Ministry
I am learning. Always learning. Sometimes I wish so badly that I could go back and do the last 20 years of my life over again. And if I could, here is one thing I would do differently: I would pray - believing. I could weep when I think of the years I spent telling people I would pray for them, but not truly believing in this God of awesome magnitude. I would look at … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Ministry
When My Worldview Is Too Wide
I had just arrived at the cabinet shop to pick up our oldest son from work when I received a message on my phone. Taking a few minutes, I stood in the parking lot and began to read this message. I had not gotten very far when tears began rolling down my cheeks. I couldn't say much besides "Oh God." And it truly was a prayer. It was a message from someone I care about so very much, … [Read more...] about When My Worldview Is Too Wide