Monthly Archives: September 2011
Psalm 119
Yes, the Bible is “primarily a book not of information” to be sure: it is a book of transformation and revelation. It is not “a book to be analyzed, scrutinized, and discussed” but rather a book to be studied and … Continue reading
Truth according to Merriam-Webster, Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, dictionary.com, websters-online-dictionary.org, thefreedictionary.com
A dictionary is a dictionary, right? New words have been added and some words have new or changed meanings. But, until this week, I had no inkling how the definitions in the current editions differ from Webster’s dictionary of 1828. … Continue reading
The Right Questions: Ten Essential Questions to Guide You to an Extraordinary Life, Debbie Ford
p.1 Every day, each of us makes a multitude of choices that will impact our lives… But what’s imperative for each of us to know is that, no matter how large or small, easy or difficult, each choice that we … Continue reading
The Right Questions: Ten Essential Questions to Guide You to an Extraordinary Life, Debbie Ford
p. 22 Waking Up From Autopilot ….A conscious choice reflects our highest commitments and is in direct alignment with our vision for our lives. When we make conscious choices, we take into consideration the effect that our actions will have … Continue reading
The Right Questions, Debbie Ford
p.41 Our outer world reflects our inner commitments. If we want to know what we’re really committed to, all we have to do is look at our lives. We are, whether we are aware of it or not, always creating … Continue reading
Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of The Spirit, Henri Nouwen with M J Christensen & R J Laird
(Disclaimer: This book says many things that I have not thought about before and many things that I would not blindly accept as truth; however, this passage about the Bible speaks truth and caution to me.) p. XXIII LECTIO DIVINA … Continue reading
Acts 17, Paul’s example in mission, Stuart McAllister, RZIM
Acts 17 1Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out … Continue reading
Pensees, Blaise Pascal, quotes
The only good thing for men therefore is to be diverted from thinking of what they are, either by some occupation which takens their minds off it, or by some novel and agreeable passion which keeps them busy, like gambling, … Continue reading
Is Jesus the Only Savior?, James R. Edwards, quote
p. 152 Jesus is the revealer of God. If He were only the revealer He would be a source of knowledge and enlightenment about God, but not necessarily a source of power from God. Jesus brings what we cannot find … Continue reading
Stuart McAllister quote, RZIM
I don’t follow Christianity because it is good, although it is good. I don’t follow Christianity because it works, although it does work. I follow Christianity because it is true. truthfully loving lovingly truthful (Col 4:5-6) What makes Christianity unique? … Continue reading
The Bible and meaningful books 