Monthly Archives: June 2013

Freedom is impossible without limits

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

In our delusional effort to escape life under authority, we’ve rejected limitations and boundaries – preferring self-rule over submission to divine authority. Our irrational bid for autonomy has produced a kind of bondage to corruption that could become the destruction of our existence. Continue reading →

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Silence and solitude needed

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The practices of silence, solitude and secrecy are indispensable parts of spiritual transformation. But quietness seems to be an endangered quality. In a media saturated culture (dominated by technology), these disciplines seem to be increasingly at risk. Continue reading →

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Did Jesus welcome unrepentant sinners?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

“Jesus first welcomed and received unrepentant sinners” before saying, “Go and sin no more.” The word “unrepentant” is what concerns me. Continue reading →

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Start memorizing Scripture today: A Gift Offer

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

I’m grateful for all the Scripture I was required to memorize in my training for ministry. Before I started the training i was challenged by an old carpenter (not Jesus) to memorize Scripture. I was only 19 and had just … Continue reading →

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Justice Antonin Scalia’s dissent

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

In his dissent to the Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, Justice Antonin Scalia spoke necessary words of correction and warning, “Few public controversies touch an institution so central to the lives of so many, and … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Decisions

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

There was nothing too surprising about the decisions of the Supreme Court. In March 2013, when the Court began to hear cases regarding marriage, I suggested that they would either postpone or dismiss them. But the court, by a 5-4 majority, … Continue reading →

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A new radical needed

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

I think we need more emphasis on the glory of ordinary lives for Christ. Perhaps it could become the new radical. All the emphasis we hear on being radical has given many people the feeling that ordinary is either boring … Continue reading →

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Bitterness – a self-justifying emotional drug

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

There are good reasons for the Scripture that says, “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many” … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Amish

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Much of the rest of the world watched in astonishment and incredulity. Anger and revenge just seemed more natural, if not, appropriate. The Amish, however, knew something that we should all learn. Continue reading →

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What do we know about satan?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

They may say the devil has never lived, They may say the devil is gone; But simple people would like to know Who carries the business on? Continue reading →

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