Serving Christ in México
Blinded heathen
Broken, bleeding
Barely breathing
Human being
Disbelieving
Root and reason
Eden’s treason
Serpent speaking
Eve is eating
Sin conceiving
Rebel scheming
Glory thieving
World is grieving
Earth is heaving
All are screaming
Desperate, needing
Heaven’s healing
It is terribly easy to use the doctrine of election as a source of pride. Being called into a special relationship with the Almighty One is truly astounding. It really does set us apart from those who remain outside of this relationship. And it really does place us in a different category and gives us special access to our God. So how do we avoid the immense stumbling block of pride which so easily leaves us face-down in the muck?
Continue reading “The Chosen Ones”
Once upon a time there was a man
Bent over so he could barely stand
Upon his back lay a heavy burden
And inside his heavy heart was hurtin’
Continue reading “The Burden”
After the ups and downs, and loops of the rollercoaster ride we experienced in regards to our new baby (read more about that here), this past month has been much smoother riding. But that is not to say there has been no bumps along the way.
Continue reading “Bumpity-Bump”
“What misery is mine!”
So begins Micah’s lament for his nation. The prophet is miserable because he looks out on the people of God and can’t find anyone who is godly. It seems as if everyone has turned away from Yahweh and are descending deeper into wickedness. The light of God’s word had shone among them and they shut their eyes, turned their faces, and retreated into the dark.
Continue reading “Waiting on Resurrection”
With King Cyrus’ decree of freedom in 538 B.C. the captive Israelites in Babylon were able to return home to the Promised Land. However, many of them chose to stay in Babylon where they could live comfortable and familiar lives in an established and wealthy society. Meanwhile, the “Promised Land” of milk and honey was now the land of rubble and weeds. Not very enticing.
Continue reading “The Return of the Returned”
Previously, I delved into some of the history behind México’s independence. This time around I want to go a bit deeper and look at some of the major threads which weave themselves through México’s history. I’ll do this through the lens of Miguel Hidalgo and the war for independence. I don’t pretend to be an expert on Mexican history, and especially Mexican politics, but I hope to highlight these common themes I have come across in my readings. Hopefully it will give you a better understanding of México and its people.
Continue reading “The Cry For Independence – Part 2”
The New Testament employs the metaphor of building to convey what the church is and how it functions. One merely has to open their bible to the book of Ephesians to see a prime example of this. In this letter Paul speaks of how the church in Ephesus, and by extension all churches, are like a building which is built on a foundation (the teaching about Christ) with an immovable cornerstone (Christ himself) as the unifying factor giving stability and direction. This building rises up from the ground and becomes a place where the presence of God, through his Spirit, really and truly lives: in other words, it becomes a “holy temple”. Furthermore, Paul explains how God gives leaders in the church who are tasked with building up the believers into unity in faith and a deeper knowledge and maturity in Christ.
Continue reading “Careful Building”
As many of you have heard, we are expecting another baby! However, not everyone may have heard about the story of God’s protective hand over this baby.
Continue reading “Providence In Action”
The countless street vendors are selling everything green, white, and red. Lights, banners, and a host of other decorations adorn the old, historic buildings and cobblestone streets. Rusty carnival rides have been towed into town and await patiently for the festivities to begin.
Continue reading “The Cry for Independence – Part 1”
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