unchangeable; changeless.
God is not man that he should change his mind.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Excerpt
of a prayer from Spurgeon...
"We thank you Lord, for the love without beginning that chose us before the earth ever was, for the love without measure that entered into covenant for our redemption, for the love without failure that in due time appeared in the person of Christ and worked out our redemption, for the love that has never changed, though we have wandered, for the love that remains faithful even when we are unfaithful."
"We thank you Lord, for the love without beginning that chose us before the earth ever was, for the love without measure that entered into covenant for our redemption, for the love without failure that in due time appeared in the person of Christ and worked out our redemption, for the love that has never changed, though we have wandered, for the love that remains faithful even when we are unfaithful."
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Normal Christian Life
The following quote is from Watchman Nee's (yes, his real name) book "The Normal Christian Life" and is something I've found extremely valuable.
Speaking on Faith
"If we resort to our senses to discover the truth, we shall find Satan's lies are often enough true to our own experience; but if we refuse to accept as binding anything that contradicts God's Word and maintain an attitude of faith in Him alone, we shall find instead that Satan's lies begin to dissolve and that our experience is coming progressively to tally with that Word."
In other words, when feelings and emotions and experiences contradict God's Word, they are false. If we refuse to give life to such feelings and maintain "an attitude of faith in Him alone" we'll see those feelings melt away and our experiences will begin to align more and more with God's Word.
I love this word of encouragement.
Speaking on Faith
"If we resort to our senses to discover the truth, we shall find Satan's lies are often enough true to our own experience; but if we refuse to accept as binding anything that contradicts God's Word and maintain an attitude of faith in Him alone, we shall find instead that Satan's lies begin to dissolve and that our experience is coming progressively to tally with that Word."
In other words, when feelings and emotions and experiences contradict God's Word, they are false. If we refuse to give life to such feelings and maintain "an attitude of faith in Him alone" we'll see those feelings melt away and our experiences will begin to align more and more with God's Word.
I love this word of encouragement.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Recent video
Video I did for an internship program at Grace Church in Greenville, SC
http://vimeo.com/8706645
http://vimeo.com/8706645
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Busy bee
A lot going on this week. (Happy New Year by the way!) Wrapping up a magazine style print piece for Summit on top of some video work. So I'm staying busy.
Here's a thought from yesterday's reading in Acts 7.
God allows Stephen's death at the hands of an angry mob. That mob, led by Saul (soon to be Paul...God is ironic) then turns on other Christians in Jerusalem. Christians in turn flee, taking with them the good news of the gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth, fulfilling at least in part the great commission which was given 6 chapters earlier. ( I say in part because it's a command that doesn't stop being a command until people stop being born)
Stephen's faith-filled, Spirit-inspired obedience, even unto death, leads to the gospel spreading out into the entire known world. God is sovereign. He wills to use us to carry out his plan. Doesn't mean that it'll be pretty. But God WILL be glorified in us if we let Him.
I love this plan. It's hard to swallow but it's amazing to see God at work. God even allows Stephen a glimpse of His glory, prior to death. Talk about a boost of faith to see His plan through.
Sorry I know this is ramblyish but I like think/typing sometimes. Oh one other thing. If God commands us to do it, (like the Great Commission) He's still the One in charge of getting it done. We can obey and experience the joy and privilege or we can step out of the way and miss out...but God's plan will be accomplished.
Acts is awesome...go read Stephen's speech (chapter 7) to the Jewish council for what it looks like to be saturated with Scripture and filled with the Holy Spirit. I want that kind of power and fruit in my life.
Here's a thought from yesterday's reading in Acts 7.
God allows Stephen's death at the hands of an angry mob. That mob, led by Saul (soon to be Paul...God is ironic) then turns on other Christians in Jerusalem. Christians in turn flee, taking with them the good news of the gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth, fulfilling at least in part the great commission which was given 6 chapters earlier. ( I say in part because it's a command that doesn't stop being a command until people stop being born)
Stephen's faith-filled, Spirit-inspired obedience, even unto death, leads to the gospel spreading out into the entire known world. God is sovereign. He wills to use us to carry out his plan. Doesn't mean that it'll be pretty. But God WILL be glorified in us if we let Him.
I love this plan. It's hard to swallow but it's amazing to see God at work. God even allows Stephen a glimpse of His glory, prior to death. Talk about a boost of faith to see His plan through.
Sorry I know this is ramblyish but I like think/typing sometimes. Oh one other thing. If God commands us to do it, (like the Great Commission) He's still the One in charge of getting it done. We can obey and experience the joy and privilege or we can step out of the way and miss out...but God's plan will be accomplished.
Acts is awesome...go read Stephen's speech (chapter 7) to the Jewish council for what it looks like to be saturated with Scripture and filled with the Holy Spirit. I want that kind of power and fruit in my life.
Monday, December 28, 2009
3 Thoughts
1.) Had an awesome Christmas trip up to South Carolina. I love my family and especially my nephews...so cute.
2.) Acts 6:8
"...Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power..."
What a statement. This is my prayer for my own life.
3.)"All glory, honor, power is yours, Amen"
2.) Acts 6:8
"...Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power..."
What a statement. This is my prayer for my own life.
3.)"All glory, honor, power is yours, Amen"
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Lately...
Just some stuff that's going on lately...
I completed the Act111.org training. I have to say, it was helpful and simple and challenging. If you don't know what it's about, take 5 minutes to visit: www.act111.org
Great time this morning with some guys I do life with. I like seeing how God and His Spirit work in people differently and individually. It's an encouragement to my own faith to hear about the work of God in other people's lives.
Been thinking about this verse lately.
John 1:16 "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another."
Everything we have that is good (food, drink, shelter, friends, family, a car, hobbies etc..) we're able to enjoy because of the grace of Jesus. All good things are meant as a taste of the goodness of God and are meant to drive us back to God as the only One that satisfies.
Thinking of and praying for friends who are lost today.
I completed the Act111.org training. I have to say, it was helpful and simple and challenging. If you don't know what it's about, take 5 minutes to visit: www.act111.org
Great time this morning with some guys I do life with. I like seeing how God and His Spirit work in people differently and individually. It's an encouragement to my own faith to hear about the work of God in other people's lives.
Been thinking about this verse lately.
John 1:16 "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another."
Everything we have that is good (food, drink, shelter, friends, family, a car, hobbies etc..) we're able to enjoy because of the grace of Jesus. All good things are meant as a taste of the goodness of God and are meant to drive us back to God as the only One that satisfies.
Thinking of and praying for friends who are lost today.
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