A person with true faith believes that God exists and that God rewards those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) He understands that God is real; that He created the world. He trusts that God is good; that He brings blessings as a reward. The gospels present us with Jesus and examples of true faith. Take… Read More »
The Discovery Institute is compiling a list of scientists who oppose evolution, in response to a claim on PBS’s “Evolution” series, that virtually no reputable scientist disagrees with evolution. Over 500 scientists have already signed the dissent, which states: We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account… Read More »
Be Gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. – Psalm 31:9 In A Godly Man’s Picture, Thomas Watson explains that penitent sorrow is a sign of a godly person. A godly man weeps “for indwelling sin… that he is sometimes… Read More »
This weekend was really refreshing. I went to a retreat in Asheville, NC, put on by the Christian Legal Society. The food at the retreat center was excellent. On Saturday, I impressed myself by skiing down a pretty steep slope. This was my second time skiing. If only someone had videotaped me when I tumbled… Read More »
It’s proper to look after “me” At least that’s what I claim. I think I can meet my needs. In reality, I don’t have a clue! I like to worry. Not to pray. When I pray, I’m found asleep. My duty is to love, But God first, then my neighbor. I realize that I’m shallow.… Read More »
Ephesians 5:16 calls us to redeem the time. I believe I can be more disciplined in this area. This doesn’t mean that I should be studying all the time. It is important for me to exercise, sleep, eat, and have proper rest and leisure. But I need to consider why I do what I do… Read More »
Luke 18:28-30 And Peter said, “See, we have left our homes and followed you.” And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more… Read More »
Check out my laser printer and the huge desk I got. Gallery- My Room in Lynchburg
I’m back in Lynchburg for another semester. It took me 9 hours to get down from Long Island last Saturday. It’s good to be back, but it’s going to be different this semester. 6 more students are gone, so we’re down to 39 out of the original 52 students. I need to make some new… Read More »
I believe that as a Christian matures, he will never become a “super-Christian.” (In the “superman” sense of the word.) Some Christians think that because they have grown in the faith, they are entitled by Christian liberty to enjoy new freedoms and endure more trying situations. (They say, “I can watch this movie, because it… Read More »